Billy G Williams' Obituary
Williams, Billy Gene, of Homestead, passed away November 13, 2021.
Born July 2, 1934 in Kennet, Missouri. He was the number 7 child of 12. The family moved to Perrine when he was 10. He went to Perrine Elementary and Ponce de Leon Middle School. He attended Redland High School and became a Marine, where he graduated while enlisted. He came back to Perrine and became a Union Carpenter.
He became a Miami-Dade Firefighter, Badge #27. He retired, as a Lieutenant, after an on-the-job injury 19 years later. When he was asked, "What was the most important thing you went through at work as a firefighter?" His reply was "It's like everyday is a different job." He really loved his life as a firefighter. He also loved to share his memories about those days with anyone who was willing to listen, because it made him so proud.
Billy married Geraldine Gowers. They had 3 children, Terry Lee Munz (Pink), Michael Gene Williams, and Norman Eugene Williams, 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
He was the Club Champion at Redlands Golf and Country Club after only three years of playing golf.
After retiring from the fire department, he moved down to Key Largo where he did a lot of fishing. He loved the lifestyle and the surroundings while in the Keys.
In 1980, he married Louise Baker (the trophy wife). They lived in the Keys until 1988, when they moved up to Homestead, and began remodeling and living in several houses. They enjoyed the DIY part of the renovations. Working together to make a house a home always made him proud.
Louise had four children to add to the family, Doug Boller, Peggy Burns (Fred), Pat Sorensen, and Pamela Postlethwaite (Ron), plus five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Billy enjoyed spending time with them and telling them stories of his life. He was always proud of all of his children.
In 2018, he fell and suffered a very bad neck injury. It slowed him down and he was limited in his mobility which frustrated him to the end.
He would always say he had a very good life and he wouldn't have changed a thing. He was surrounded by friends and family which was good for him because he was a definite people person.
He will truly be missed by all those who have known him and loved him. Another angel was sent to Heaven to watch over all of us.
No funeral services will be held.
Please no flowers. Plant a tree in his honor.
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