Gary Vincent Williams

Gary Vincent Williams, 76, Christian, husband, stepfather, veteran of the U.S. Air Force, horse trainer, competitive bass fisherman, golfer and jokester passed away on November 6, 2023. He is survived by wife Nancy Williams, stepdaughter Kyle Shepherd, brothers Rick (Paula) and Jeff (Kelly) Williams, Sister Debra Michele Williams and brother-in-law Greg Walsh along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles V. and Necie Belle Williams and sister Belle Renee Walsh. Born in July of 1947 as the eldest son, Gary attended Bishop David High School (now known as Holy Cross High School) and spent four years in the United States Air Force during wartime, where he served in the Vietnam War. Gary retired from Kroger transportation where he drove a truck for over 30 years. While at Kroger, he met his wife, Nancy. They were married for 40 years. Gary was a bass fisherman both for fun and competitively. He won several tournaments. He also helped kids with Downs Syndrome fish during the Kentucky State Fair. In his early years, he also trained horses with his father. They raced at Churchill Downs and other area race tracks. Later in life, he discovered golfing and had switched his sports alliance from UK to UL! His favorite retirement fun was poker (for spare change) with his friends in the patio home community. He and Nancy delivered Meals on Wheels after their retirements, where they got to know many elderly people in the Yorktown Senior House. Gary loved the Lord and grew up in the Catholic faith. He was baptized in the Baptist church 40 years ago. For the last 25 years, he was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church, where he went to Sunday school and volunteered for some missions while he was well. His Sunday School class was a source of many long friendships and provided a solid education of the Bible. The church’s trunk or treat at Halloween and the neighborhood Christmas store were two of his favorite service projects. He would escort parents to shop for their kids in the store. He also loved listening to the Walnut Street choir and the music ministry. Visitation will be 12pm-7pm Monday at Owen Funeral Home - Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road. His funeral service will be 11am Tuesday at the funeral home. Gary will be interred 11am Wednesday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, 2501 N. Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gary's memory to the charity of your choice.