Obituary of Steven R. Williams

Bedford – Steven R. Williams, 73, of Bedford, died at 3:45 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. Born February 11, 1943 in Heltonville, he was the son of Madge F. Williams. He married Oreta J. Overly on June 3, 1967 and she preceded him in death on May 30, 2002. He later married Polly June and she survives. He was a graduate of Heltonville High School. He retired as a millwright maintenance worker for General Motors after thirty-seven years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War and a member of the Burgoon Baptist Church, V.F.W. and U.A.W. Local #440. Survivors include his wife, Polly, of Bedford and her children; a son, Kevin Williams, of Bedford; a daughter, Julie Pinell and husband, Matthew, of San Marcos, CA; four grandchildren, Kayla Glenn and husband, Chad, Jessica Pinell, Demara Williams and Sonya Gould; two great grandchildren, Keeley and Lillian Glenn. He was preceded in death by his mother and first wife, Oreta. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 13th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Harold Godsey officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.