Gary A. Williams

Gary A. Williams, age 85, of Cumming, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Gary was born October 4, 1930 in Jackson, MS to the late Floyd E. and Ruby Roberts Williams. The family lived in Crystal Springs, MS, where Gary's father died in 1937 of heart disease. His mother remarried four years later to H.C. Whitten and the family moved to Long Beach, MS. Gary played football for 4 years at Long Beach High School where he graduated in 1947 and then worked as a Postal Clerk in Long Beach while attending Ole Miss Extension classes in Gulfport, MS. In 1950, Gary joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged in 1952.
In September of 1952, Gary met Ann Harrod and in November of 1953 they were married at the Baptist Church in Long Beach.
In 1959, Gary was selected into the United States Postal Inspection Service and left for training in January of 1960. He retired after 25 years of service, living in Stone Mountain, GA at the time. Gary and Ann moved to Cumming, GA where they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Gary is survived by his wife, Ann; sons, David and Tim; a daughter, Melinda; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and a brother, Floyd E. Williams of Carthage, MS.
There will be a visitation for friends on Monday, August 8, 2016 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach, from 9:00am-10:00am, the graveside service will be held in Long Beach City Cemetery at 10:15am.
The family has asked that, instead of flowers, contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 41 Perimeter Center E., Ste 550; Atlanta, GA 30346 or at http://www.alz.org/georgia/.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.