Ben Williams, Jr.

Ben Williams Jr. transcended into heaven on Saturday April 14, 2018. A small intimate funeral will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, April 16, 2018 at Bratcher Funeral Home Family Room in Denison, TX., before going back to Corning, AR., were a visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2018 in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel, in Corning, AR.

Burial will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2018 at Monette Memorial Cemetery, in Monette,  AR.

As a native Arkansan, Ben was born Sunday, May 24, 1925 in Black Oak, AR., he was the son of Ben Williams and Claudie (Wallace) Williams Hogg.

Ben married the love of his life, Janice Woodruff on July 4, 1946 in Manila, Arkansas.

Ben was a decorated World War II veteran having been a proud member of the United States Navy Sea Bees. The skills he learned from his military service building military servicemen quarters and runways allowing for U.S. air-craft to refuel on missions. The lessons he learned from his service created many opportunities for his involvement in the development of housing, farming and wildlife preservation throughout Arkansas. As a game warden early in his career it brought him joy to donate what is known as Williams Lake and Mom’s Lake for all local families to enjoy throughout their lifetime. He was honored numerous times by the United States Game and Fish Commission for his generosity.

Ben was an exemplary model of a humble and quiet helper throughout the Corning farming community in times of struggles. As a farmer he ensured that all who came his way could see the light at the end of the tunnel. Many families were able to create a living for their own due to his efforts. He proudly served in several Arkansas Masonic Lodges.

Ben is survived by his wife Janice Woodruff Williams, formerly of Corning, AR., now Denison, TX.; two daughters Nadi Harley Crank of Heber Springs, AR., and Betty Jo Williams Tarver, (Kelly) of Denison, TX.; Ben was a doting grandfather of Amber Russell, (Adam) of Naperville, IL., Kaytie Harley of Cedar Park, TX., Richard Tarver, (Jen) of Como, TX., and Laura Reeves, (Chris) of Anna, TX.; He also is a great grandfather of Joey and Olivia Russell, Taylor Harvey, Garrett and Gunner Tarver, London, Christian and Henry Reeves. He is also survived by his sister Nadine Edwards of Little Rock, AR.; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Walter Hogg; and sister Kathaline Tapp of Walker Lake, NV.

The family would like to thank his devoted and heaven sent caregivers, Dianna Cook and Michelle Jones.