Hugh A. Williams

Hugh A. Williams, 81, of 307 Brooks St., husband of the late Frances Bowie Williams, died Thursday, August 31, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Abbeville to the late Luther L. and Irene Reynolds Williams. Mr. Williams was the past and present owner of several business including, Williams Shell Station from 1957-1973, Burger Town 1973-1975, The Kupboard Restaurant for 10 years, and presently the Mattress Barn. He was a member of the Masonic Clinton Lodge #3, Hejaz Temple, and was of the holiness faith. Mr. Williams was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death in addition to his wife and parents, two brothers, Homer Williams, Joe Williams, three sisters, Agnes Hammond, Gerene Hall, Pauline Williams, and one granddaughter, Lora Dale Richey. Mr. Williams is survived by his two daughters, Sandra W. Pettigrew, and Penny W. Richey, a brother, Lee Williams, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren all of Abbeville. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, September 1, 2006 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Saturday, September 2, 2006 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Williams to the HospiceCare of the Piedmont 408 W. Alexander Ave. Greenwood, SC 29646 OR to the American Cancer Society c/o Conway Shirley 144 Winona Church Rd. Due West, SC 29639. Online condolences may be sent to the Williams family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME of Abbeville is assisting the Williams family.