Memorial service for Robert J. "Bob" Williams will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Shelley Forrester, Rector officiating.

Robert J. "Bob" Williams, 86, Lawton passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home in Lawton. He was born January 20, 1931 in Everett, MA to Robert Quincy and Olive Caroline (McLean) Williams.  He married Patricia Magnus March 11, 1961 in Evanston, IL.  They were married for 56 years.

Bob grew up in Massachusetts and later joined the United States Navy where he served honorably aboard the USS John Hood (DD-655) as a RM2, Radioman Second Class, during the Korean War. Decorations awarded during his time in the Navy include; the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal "S", and the United Nations Service Medal. Following Bob's days in the Navy he worked for Union Special and became an industrial sewing machine expert. After leaving Union Special he continued to work as a consultant during which time he volunteered in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and spent five years building a sailboat. Upon retirement Bob and Pat set sail for five years, came to land and traveled in a RV selling satellite dishes and rehabilitating houses. In 2010 they settled in Lawton and at age 82 Bob acquired his real estate license. While working at Parks Jones Realty he continued his education through the Real Estate Institute and was working at Parks Jones until his death.

Bob enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fixing anything, and always was willing to learn something new but most of all he enjoyed helping others. He volunteered at St. John's Feeding Ministry and Family Promise. He was a member of the Lawton Noon Lion's Club and a devout member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

Bob is survived by his wife Pat of the home, three children, Cheryl Carpenter of Lawton, OK, Scott Williams of Plano, TX, and Kristy Williams of Bryan, TX, four grandchildren, Moone McHarness, Christina Carpenter, Kyle Williams, and Madeline Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Memorial Contribution may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1313 SW D Ave, Lawton, OK 73501 or the Lawton Noon Lion's Club, P.O. Box 673, Lawton, OK 73502.