Robert “Bob” Williams passed away unexpectedly in his sleep September 14, 2023, at his home in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Wichita, KS, to Elmer & Frances Williams, he grew up on the family farm, Sunny Acres Pony Farm in Kirksville, MO.
Bob married Joyce Ewing in 1965. They raised their two sons, Christian & Todd, in Ottumwa, IA. After Joyce’s death in 2000, he reconnected with high school sweetheart Debbie Bohon Kelly. They married in 2002, residing in Fairfax, VA and ultimately retired in Fort Myers, FL.
Bob is survived by loving wife Debbie, sons Christian (Kellie) and Todd (Tracy) Williams, and bonus children Molly (Bill Walsh) and Erin Kelly; grandchildren Maddie, Chance, Max and Lane Williams; Tucker, Cooper and Zoe Kelly-Walsh; and Alex and Dean Kelly- all who adored him. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Kay) Williams.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Joyce, and daughter-in-law Sareana Kelly.
Interment will be at Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville, MO with a Graveside service on June 22nd, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at the Kirksville Country Club.
Funeral Arrangements in the care of Playle-Rimer-Millard Funeral Chapel.