In Memory Of
Alfred L. Williams, Jr.
1930
2016
Alfred L. Williams, Jr.
September 16, 1930 — January 11, 2016
Alfred L. Williams, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016, at his home in Topeka, KS, with his family at his side.
Al was born September 16, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to Alfred L. Williams, Sr. and Annie G. (Greenlaw) Williams. Al graduated as the Valedictorian of Montgomery Bell Academy class of 1948. He graduated cum laude in 1952 from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. He was president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Vanderbilt and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Al also served in the US Navy.
He moved to Topeka, KS, where he and Martha I. (McFarland) Williams met and wed.
Al had a very successful career as a stock broker, enjoying his work with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. until his passing. Al was a 36-year member of the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, serving as Rotary President in 2006-2007. He also served on the Countryside UMC finance committee, Topeka Country Club Board of Directors, and numerous other community boards.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, John G. Williams of Nashville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Kathleen Heit and husband David Heit; three step-children, Laurie McFarland Ritchie, Mark McFarland and wife Alexandra, and Scott McFarland and wife Leslie; four grandchildren, Joe Ritchie, Lindsay Muzzy, Kyle McFarland, and Morgan Anne Heit; and great-grandchild, Evey Ritchie.
Friends and family will remember Al fondly for his generosity, humor, spirit, and love of sports, especially golf. Al never met a stranger and all felt his warmth and kindness. He was the finest example of a Southern gentleman.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, with a memorial reception afterward for friends and family at Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St., Topeka, KS 66611.
Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church, or Topeka Rescue Mission, PO Box 8350, Topeka, KS 66608.
Please check back later for more information. To leave a special message for Alfred's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Al was born September 16, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to Alfred L. Williams, Sr. and Annie G. (Greenlaw) Williams. Al graduated as the Valedictorian of Montgomery Bell Academy class of 1948. He graduated cum laude in 1952 from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. He was president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Vanderbilt and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Al also served in the US Navy.
He moved to Topeka, KS, where he and Martha I. (McFarland) Williams met and wed.
Al had a very successful career as a stock broker, enjoying his work with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. until his passing. Al was a 36-year member of the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, serving as Rotary President in 2006-2007. He also served on the Countryside UMC finance committee, Topeka Country Club Board of Directors, and numerous other community boards.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, John G. Williams of Nashville, TN.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Kathleen Heit and husband David Heit; three step-children, Laurie McFarland Ritchie, Mark McFarland and wife Alexandra, and Scott McFarland and wife Leslie; four grandchildren, Joe Ritchie, Lindsay Muzzy, Kyle McFarland, and Morgan Anne Heit; and great-grandchild, Evey Ritchie.
Friends and family will remember Al fondly for his generosity, humor, spirit, and love of sports, especially golf. Al never met a stranger and all felt his warmth and kindness. He was the finest example of a Southern gentleman.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, with a memorial reception afterward for friends and family at Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St., Topeka, KS 66611.
Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church, or Topeka Rescue Mission, PO Box 8350, Topeka, KS 66608.
Please check back later for more information. To leave a special message for Alfred's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alfred L. Williams, Jr., please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, January 15, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Countryside United Methodist Church
Reception
Saturday, January 16, 2016
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Topeka Country Club
Guestbook
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