Bobby Oscar Williams

Bobby Oscar Williams 1940-2011 Bobby Oscar Williams, age 70 of Bagdad, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home with his loving wife, Carolyn, and his children and some grandchildren. He was born on December 20, 1940 in Evergreen, AL to father, Oscar Verlee Williams and mother, A. Vivian Williams. Bobby resided in Pensacola until 2002 when he & Carolyn moved to Bagdad, FL and built a beautiful home on a lake filled with lots of fish for family to enjoy. He graduated from Tate High School in 1958. He went to Livingston University in Alabama on a full football scholarship where he graduated with his teaching degree in 1962. His natural athletic ability to fill the position of fullback earned him the nickname “Tank”. After graduating from Livingston, he went on to play semi pro football for the Atlanta Falcons. He then began his teaching and coaching career which continued for 30 years. He was the youngest coach to serve in the Escambia County School system. He coached at many local middle schools and high schools, including Clubbs Middle, Tate High, Bellview Middle School, Brownsville Middle School, and Ferry Pass Middle School where he retired in 1993. At Ferry Pass Middle he was instrumental in constructing the 1 /4 mile track where they went on to win several championships. Bobby won championships in every school he taught and was respected by faculty and students. After retiring from teaching, Bobby and the love of his life, Carolyn went into the private real estate business at which they were very successful. After moving to Bagdad, Bobby and his wife bought the Hideaway Lounge, now known as Hideaway Lounge and Package. Always the hardest worker, Bobby could be found there on any given day until his illness overcame him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Verlee Williams, his loving mother, A. Vivian Williams and his brother, Dennis Wade Williams. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Carolyn Ann Williams; son, Kevin Williams; daughters, Marchelle Deese (Derek) of Dothan, AL, Tami Scherffius (Ricky), Tracy Wells (Charles), Kim Wagner, Robyn Meador and Wendy Fisk; 20 grandchildren who loved their Pappaw so very much; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nephews who will miss him dearly; and his loving sister, Marsha Green. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Keith Meador, Chris Williams, Kyle Williams, Austin Williams, Trent Ciccone, great grandson, Trey Bankston and nephew, Dennis Williams. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel South from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23. At Bobby’s request, everyone please dress casually, as he was a casual man himself. We love you and miss you dearly. Condolences may be placed online @fcfhs.com

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Bobby Oscar Williams

December 20, 1940 - September 19, 2011