Garland ''Bill'' Brown Williams
February 17, 1949 ~ July 29, 2000
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMr. Williams was born in Hendersonville and was a graduate of Hendersonville High School and of Mars Hill College. He received his Masters Degree from Western Carolina University. He formerly taught at Faith Christian Day School in Hendersonville and had taught at Candler Elementary School for the past 22 years. He was also member of Bent Creek Baptist Church and was a volunteer at the NC Arboretum.
Mr. Williams was recognized by his peers as a gifted mathematics teacher who conducted several workshops for other instructors in the Buncombe County School System. He will be remembered by numerous former students as a kind dedicated teacher who encouraged them to excel.
He is survived by his father, Garland Brown Williams, Sr. of Aiken, SC; his mother, Virginia Carter Williams of Black Mountain; his wife, Stephanie Fish Williams of Asheville; his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Matt Deibler of Benton, TN; his son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Charlene Williams of Arden; and one sister, Melody Brinkley of Aiken, SC.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Bent Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Harris officiating.
His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to the NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC 28806.
Stephanie,
Surprised and saddened to read of Bill’s death. He will be missed in our community and at Candler School. I always valued your participation when you folks were at Hominy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Fred
I met Bill when my kids were at Candler School, i thought very highly of him. He was a wonderful and caring teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Heather and family,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was very kind and always had a smile on his face when he greeted you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Susan DeWeese
Stephanie, You have our deepest sympathy. Ken and Linda Burrell – Bent Creek Sunday School
I have so many fond memories of times spent with the Williams family. Not only did I have the privilege of having Mr. Williams as a teacher, but Heather was one of my dearest friends growing up. I will always remember the sleepovers, the pancake breakfasts, and most of all the joy and laughter. The four of you were an important part of my youth. I love you all and I’m here.
Dear Stephanie, Josh and Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a tremendous person and a great co-worker. As a teacher, Bill was very dedicated. I can still see him walking home from school. I use to offer to give him a ride, but unless is was raining he preferred to walk.I married and moved away from my Candler Family but I am gratiful to all the friends from CES that called to tell me of Bill’s passing.
Again, I am truly sorry and please know you are in my prayers.
With Love, Pam Ducker(McClure)
Our prayers are covering your family in these times.
We love you guys and are praying for you.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. No words can express our sympathy. Stephanie, please get in touch with me (828) 456-6400. Our prayers are for God’s peace which passeth all understanding.
TO: STEPHANIE FISH WILLIAMS, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BILL WAS A WONDERFUL EDUCATOR WHO HAD A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON MY LIFE. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT 25 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE OUR TIME AT FAITH CHRISTIAN.I FEEL RICHLY BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN A STUDENT OF YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KEN PITTILLO, FAITH CHRISTIAN GRADUATE ,1975
Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom He died; He whom Jesus nameth must be on His side. By Thy love constraining, By Thy grace divine, Bill was on the Lord’s side…
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
We are thinking of you during this most difficult time of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Harold and Jeannetta Byas
Heather and Josh, and family –
I want you both to know that you are still in my prayers.