Phillip Lewis Williams obituary

Phillip Lewis Williams Obituary

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

October 26, 1926 - May 04, 2011

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Phillip Lewis Williams obituary

Phillip Lewis Williams Obituary

Oct 26, 1926 - May 04, 2011

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Phillip Lewis Williams passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 peacefully in his home surrounded by his children. Phil was born on October 26, 1926 in Globe, Arizona. He lived in Globe, Arizona with his parents, Reagon and Mary Williams until 1942 when they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1943 he joined the Navy as a Sea-Bee and was stationed in the Philippines from 1944 through 1946. He received an Honorable Discharge and returned to Coolidge, Arizona where he opened his own diesel shop. It was in Coolidge that Phil met his Wife, Vera Irene Williams and they were married in 1948. In 1950 Phil and Vera moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Phil began working for Union Rock and Materials as their only mechanic and welder. Within two years, with only an eighth grade education, he had advanced to Shop Foreman and in 1956 Phil was named as the General Superintendent in charge of plants, equipment and maintenance. During his years in Phoenix, Phil was an active member and on the board of directors for the Phoenix JayCees, and both Phil and his wife, Vera were active in all of the community service programs provided by the Phoenix, Jaycees. Phil was named the 1965 Rodeo Chairman for the last outdoor rodeo held in Phoenix. Phil had been named and served as a Vice President of Union Rock and Materials for a number of years when the opportunity came for him to purchase his own company in Yuma, Arizona. In 1973, Phil Williams purchased a small block manufacturing plant in Yuma, Best Block & Pipe, Inc. Beginning with one truck for deliveries, his fleet grew to 55 tractor-trailers by 2006. In 38 years Phil built the business into a successful multi-million dollar business. He branched out his businesses, buying Yuma Diesel Service, W&L, Inc. (aggregate pit), PLW Leasing, Inc., Best Block Trucking, LLC, and BB Cement & Pipe, LLC. Phil has been an active member of the Elks organization in Yuma, Arizona participating in many of the community services provided by the Elks. Phil Williams assisted numerous individuals and businesses throughout Yuma over the years whenever he heard they needed help. He was always a trusted friend, colleague, business associate, and employer.Phil was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Vera Irene Williams; his parents, Reagon and Mary Williams of Globe, Arizona; brothers, Cecil Williams of Phoenix, Arizona and Harold Williams of Pahrump, Nevada. Phil is survived by his children, Lenny Williams, Deena D. Williams-Clothier (Billy), Devin K. Williams (Rene), and Daughter-In-Law and dear friend, Beatrice (Beaty) McClaskey. He leaves six grandchildren, Regan, Aaron, Phillip, Autumn, Derek and Marissa and a great-granddaughter, Aspen. Phil was a loving dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a key member of the Yuma business community. His laughter, smile, honesty and spirit will be greatly missed by all.Viewing will be held Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Johnson Mortuary between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services on Thursday May 12, 2011 at Johnson Mortuary at 10 a.m. The family requests all donations to be sent in Phil's name to Hospice of Yuma for their loving care of their father over the past six months.
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