Marl Eugene Williams

Marl Eugene Williams Known to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Gene-Gene. Born: May 24, 1928 Died: August 23, 2012 84 years old, 2 months, and 30 days Born to Annie Lee and Lee Williams of Laneville, TX He was the first born son and the fourth child of seven. Pastor: David Bird of Carrollton, TX His favorite bible verse is John 3:16. Survived by: Wife: Dorthie Jane Waters Williams of Carrollton, TX Was married on August 11, 1950 and had been married for 62 years Daughters: Camy Strader and husband Donny Nancy Breshears and husband Lindel All of Carrollton, TX Son-in-law : Jim Strader of Bolivar, MO Six Grand Children: Joani Strader Coble and husband Trent of Dunnigan, MO Megan Strader Friddle and husband Rodney of Keller, TX Jeff Strader, Chad Breshears, Brandon Breshears, and Kyle Strader All of Carrollton, TX Three Great-Grand Children: Memphis Coble, Eian Coble, and Karissa Coble all of Dunnegan, MO Sisters: Toni Whitehead and husband Taylor Louette Johnson and husband Will All of Henderson, TX Close family member and like a brother, John Betty and wife Carol of Plano, TX Many nephews, nieces, cousins, and family members. Preceded in death by: Three sisters and brother Daughter Dell Strader formerly of Bolivar, MO Pallbearers: Jeff Strader Chad Breshears Brandon Breshears Kyle Strader Rodney Friddle Trent Coble Attended Laneville High School in Laneville, TX Served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1949 Worked on P51s Attended Tyler Commercial College Worked for Braniff Airways for 35 years until they went bankrupt. Then he worked for EDS until he retired in 1997. During his time with Braniff Airways he got his AP License and became an Aircraft Mechanic. Eugene grew up on a farm in East Texas. He worked on that farm helping to support his family who had very little during the great depression. He joined the United States Air Force in 1946 when he was 18 years old. He sent 3/4 of his paycheck home to support his parents and younger siblings. His younger sister Toni needed emergency surgery after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis. His parents were able to pay for her operation because of the money Eugene sent home. He typed letter after letter after letter for his sergeant on an old upright manual typewriter while dreaming of being an airplane mechanic. Eugene was a self taught mechanic of just about anything that needed fixing. One day a mechanic couldn't fix a plane and Eugene stepped up and said "I can fix it!" His sergeant reluctantly let him try. Low and behold Eugene fixed the airplane. From there he went on to be an airplane mechanic. He was one of the last people trained to repair P51 Mustang fighter planes. Eugene married Dorthie Waters on Aug. 11, 1950, seven weeks and three days after they met on a blind date. They were married 62 years. Together they had three daughters, Dell, Camy and Nancy. He went to work for Braniff Airways in 1951 at Dallas Love Field. He worked for Braniff for 35 years and would design and make his own tools to use. He worked for EDS until he retired in 1997 at the age of 69. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at the age of 26. He and Dorthie are members of the First Baptist Church in Carrollton, TX . Eugene's favorite bible verse was John 3:16. Eugene would help anybody that needed it. He never met a stranger, could talk to anyone, always had a funny story to tell, had a caring personality, and good heart. Gene loved helping others, gardening, the outdoors, and wood working. In his younger years he loved snow skiing, surfing, and motorcycle riding. He could fix anything from the garage door to the kitchen sink. He loved giving fruit and vegetables from his garden away to friends and family. His prize gardening items were his black diamond watermelons, sweet corn and tomatoes.

Marl Eugene Williams

May 24, 1928 - August 23, 2012