Marion Loyd Williams

Marion "Loyd" Williams, 88, of Franklin, left this world to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 1 PM at the Franklin Church of Christ, 517 Bremond St. Franklin, TX. Dr. Edward Brown will officiate. Loyd was born in Burnet, Texas to Hiram and Nona Williams, the fifth of six children. After serving in World War II as a Sergeant in the Army Air Force, he graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1948 and married Marie Dennis on January 10, 1949. After marriage, Loyd and Marie moved to Robertson County with Loyd's father Hiram where they purchased a ranch and moved outside of Franklin. Loyd and Marie began a family that would eventually total five children. Loyd worked at Bryan Air Force Base from 1955-1958, and in 1962 Loyd began working for the US Postal Service in Franklin until his retirement in 1983. Loyd was also a farmer and rancher during this time, and continued this occupation until his health began to fail in 2008. Loyd served as an Elder at the Franklin Church of Christ for over 30 years, and supported missionaries working throughout the world. He was an active member in the Franklin chapter of Lions Club International, holding numerous offices and receiving countless awards over many decades of service. Loyd was an active member of the community, and faithful servant of God, instilling his faith, beliefs, and values in his children and bringing many lives into the fold of God throughout his life. Loyd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ophelia and Lois; and brother, Albert. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Marie; daughter, Nancy Wisthoff and husband Fred Wisthoff of Pueblo, CO; sons, Glen Williams and wife Debbie of Dallas, Linsey Williams and wife Susie of Houston, Malcom Williams of Franklin and Gary Williams and wife Carol of Mexia; sisters, Vera Greer and husband Sam Greer, and Edna and husband Dr. Ed Brown; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Loyd was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He will be missed but always remembered. God has called Loyd home to receive his reward for a rich and fruitful life that was devoted to his family and the Lords work. He will leave behind a legacy of family, service and Christianity that impacted all that knew him. "Our tears are for us because he is now with our Lord" In lieu of flowers, the familiy requests that donations be made to "India Evangelism Churches of Christ" at 5712 S. W. 35th Street, Topeka Kansas, 66614-4594.