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Obituary For Robert A. Williams

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Robert A. Williams 74, of Salmon St., Martinsville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. He was born in Martinsville, VA on October 29, 1949, the son of James D. Williams, and Matilda Swanson Williams who preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma V. Williams, and Marion A. Whitaker, and six brothers, David E. Williams, Frederick D. Williams, Thomas N. “Nay” Williams, Samuel A. Williams, Curtis E. Williams, and James C. Williams.

Robert was a graduate of Albert Harris High School, and he was a disabled United States Army veteran.

Those left to cherish his memory include: one sister, Frances Marie Hailey of Atlanta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Millner Family Cemetery, Ramey Hodge Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

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Going to miss my neighbor Robert was a good man rest in peace now

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I will always love you Uncle Robert....Sherre

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Unc, I will always remember and love you. Always thinking of the laughs we shared...I will miss you dearly Teal

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Family you have my prayers and deepest sympathy. Willie Mae Harris

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Robert, Rest in Peace. God bless you 🙏 Your Cousin, John M.Williams (AKA)JW & Family

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Robert, Rest in Peace. God bless you 🙏. Your Cousin, John M.Williams (AKA)JW & Family pmi .

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Ours neighbors hood will not be the same see you sitting out on your front porch sleeping and as we come back he will still be on the front porch still sleeping and we would ask are you ok .. and he would say you was wondering if I was dead.. while we was seeing if He was ok .. gone but never forgotten

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Uncle Robert, we're going to miss YOU 😢...Revelation 21:4 says, "death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Gwen

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Uncle Robert, you will truly be missed

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