Mr. Gary D. Williams, age 82, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at his home.

He was born to Don and Belva Williams in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on June 8, 1935.  He is a retired ground crew member of American Airlines and enjoyed collecting eagles and horses.  Gary was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Horatio.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Terry Williams.

He is survived by his wife of over 25 years, Pat Harrison Williams of De Queen; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Russell Rosenstein of Fort Worth, Texas, a son and his spouse, Michael Williams and Patrick Blaha of Fort Worth, Texas; two stepsons and one stepdaughter-in-law, Leland and Carol Chadwick of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Justin Ford of De Queen; five grandchildren, Brian Rosenstein of Fort Worth, Texas, Krista Thomas of Fort Worth, Texas, Donovan Ford of De Queen, Wendi Chadwick of Austin, Texas, and Kadence Rhoads of San Antonio, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Brayden Thomas, Kasenn Thomas, Brilynn Thomas, and Jazmyne Hill; a sister-in-law, Deborah Williams; as well as nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of friends.

Memorial services for Mr. Gary Williams will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., in the First Baptist Church of Horatio, Horatio, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.