George Williams

George Williams, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

George was born Saturday, April 17, 1948 in Polk County, NC to the late Cecil Williams and Kathleen Parker Williams. He was a machinist and worked many years for Watts Regulator and Hoke Manufacturing. George was a member of Chase Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing and was a fan of the Carolina Panthers. More than anything else he loved and adored his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Moore and brother, Jerry Williams.

Those left to treasure his memory include his wife of thirty-six years, Marscell Moore Williams; children, Shene Williams (Crystal) of Chattanooga, TN, George Williams, Jr. (Beverly) of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Wendie Lagocki (Gerald) of Clinton Township, Michigan, Tina Moore (James) of Chesnee, John Williams (Stacey) of Columbia, SC, Bethany Lynch (Eric) of Rutherfordton; stepson, Michael Dove of Huntsville, Alabama; sister, Jane Blanton (Roger) of Mill Spring, NC; brothers, Jimmy Williams (Frances) of Columbus, NC, John Williams of South Carolina; seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A celebration of George’s life will be held as family and friends will gather from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, November 1st at Harrelson Funeral Home.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.