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Roland E. Williams

Birth	:	19 Nov 1926 Birmingham, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2012 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8710000, -92.0860000
Description	:	Roland E. Williams, 85, of Blakesburg, died at 7:45 pm July 8, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, near Birmingham to Fred and Hazel Wiley Williams. He married Marilyn Ratcliff Nov. 10, 1951, in Keosauqua. Roland grew up in Van Buren County, and he and Marilyn had lived on the same farm near Blakesburg since 1959. He served in the U.S.Navy during World War II, had been employed at Morrell's in Ottumwa and retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works. He had been a Mason in Empire Lodge No.269, Ottumwa, and attended Blakesburg... Read More	Roland E. Williams, 85, of Blakesburg, died at 7:45 pm July 8, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, near Birmingham to Fred and Hazel Wiley Williams. He married Marilyn Ratcliff Nov. 10, 1951, in Keosauqua. Roland grew up in Van Buren County, and he and Marilyn had lived on the same farm near Blakesburg since 1959. He served in the U.S.Navy during World War II, had been employed at Morrell's in Ottumwa and retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works. He had been a Mason in Empire Lodge No.269, Ottumwa, and attended Blakesburg United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Kenneth Williams of Knoxville; a daughter-in-law, Alice Williams Price of Sioux City; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Hazel Belle Baker of Fairfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mike Williams; three brothers, Max, Fred Jr. and Donald Williams; and two sisters, Reva Huff and Nellie Besick. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday in Blakesburg United Methodist Church; Rev. Jim Matheny officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery north of Douds. Visitation will open at 2 pm Wednesday at Padrick Funeral Home in Douds with family present 5-7 pm. Memorials to Blakesburg United Methodist Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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Roland E. Williams's memorial is located at: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Roland E. Williams death?
Roland E. Williams death on 8 Jul 2012 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Roland E. Williams's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8710000
Longitude: -92.0860000

Family Members:

Parent

Fred Ernest Williams

(1887 - 1952)

Hazel L Wiley Williams

(1891 - 1988)

Spouse

Marilyn Mae Ratcliff Williams

(1933 - 2021)

Siblings

Max Leroy Williams

(1918 - 1991)

Hazel Belle Williams Baker

(1921 - 2018)

Fred E. Williams Jr.

(1925 - 2002)

Children

Michael Frederick “Twiggy” Williams

(1954 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

3. Boyer Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

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Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

5. Winsell Cemetery
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6. Passmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

7. White Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

8. Iowaville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

9. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

10. Fell Cemetery
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12. Rominger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9379000, -92.1503000

13. Roush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

14. Chief Black Hawk Burial Site
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Coordinate: 40.8852780, -92.1972220

15. Hissem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

16. Cumberland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

17. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

18. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

19. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

20. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

21. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

22. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

23. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

24. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300