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Ancil
2023
Ancil Williams
December 20, 1925 — November 3, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Ancil “Bud” Newton Williams Jr.,
97, of Grants, New Mexico on Friday, November 3 rd , 2023. Bud was born in Sudan
Texas on December 20, 1925. Bud is preceded in death by his Father, Ancil “Slim”
Newton Williams Sr., Mother Ruth Vernon Sanford, Sisters Joyce Clements,
Audrey Navotny, Mickey Patrick, Grandson Nicholas Rougemont, and Great
Grandchild Skyler Williams.
Bud Leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Carol Williams, Daughter Cheri Whitlock
Johnson and Husband David Johnson, Son Michael “Buddy” Gorton, Daughter
Rena Williams and Husband David Gaddis, son Mickey Williams and Wife Candi
Williams. Ten grandchildren, Joseph Lyons, Ashley Brigham, James Rougemont
(wife Cristal), Alexia Rougemont, Laurence Rougemont, Mickey Williams Jr,
Dylan Williams (Katie Kirlin), Kyle Williams, Joshua Williams, and Justin
Ahlheim. Nine great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Anthony, Isaiah, Dakota, Estrella,
Matthew, Nicholas, Alaya, and Jaxon. Extended family members including, Eloy
Sedillos and wife Louella, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bud lived a life some only dream of. He joined the Navy during World War II
when he was just 17 years old. He then traveled the world after he left the Navy.
He worked on a cable ship that placed the cable for Cape Canaveral, crossed the
international dateline more times than he could remember while working on
different tuna ships. He worked in many different professions, all over the world.
Bud never had an idle minute, always working on a project or invention, spending
time with family, guiding hunters, or anything he could find to keep him active and
busy.
Bud was the one who encouraged the mischief and is fondly remembered as the
one who never scolded the children. Bud was responsible for his niece’s nickname
“Porky” after he convinced her that if she planted a can of Pork and Beans, more
cans would grow. Bud loved with his whole heart and always brought smiles to
the faces of those around him. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to
know him.
The Celebration of Life for Bud will be held on December 2, 2023, at 1:00 pm at
the American Legion Post 80, 121 South 3 rd St. Grants, NM 87020.
97, of Grants, New Mexico on Friday, November 3 rd , 2023. Bud was born in Sudan
Texas on December 20, 1925. Bud is preceded in death by his Father, Ancil “Slim”
Newton Williams Sr., Mother Ruth Vernon Sanford, Sisters Joyce Clements,
Audrey Navotny, Mickey Patrick, Grandson Nicholas Rougemont, and Great
Grandchild Skyler Williams.
Bud Leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Carol Williams, Daughter Cheri Whitlock
Johnson and Husband David Johnson, Son Michael “Buddy” Gorton, Daughter
Rena Williams and Husband David Gaddis, son Mickey Williams and Wife Candi
Williams. Ten grandchildren, Joseph Lyons, Ashley Brigham, James Rougemont
(wife Cristal), Alexia Rougemont, Laurence Rougemont, Mickey Williams Jr,
Dylan Williams (Katie Kirlin), Kyle Williams, Joshua Williams, and Justin
Ahlheim. Nine great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Anthony, Isaiah, Dakota, Estrella,
Matthew, Nicholas, Alaya, and Jaxon. Extended family members including, Eloy
Sedillos and wife Louella, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bud lived a life some only dream of. He joined the Navy during World War II
when he was just 17 years old. He then traveled the world after he left the Navy.
He worked on a cable ship that placed the cable for Cape Canaveral, crossed the
international dateline more times than he could remember while working on
different tuna ships. He worked in many different professions, all over the world.
Bud never had an idle minute, always working on a project or invention, spending
time with family, guiding hunters, or anything he could find to keep him active and
busy.
Bud was the one who encouraged the mischief and is fondly remembered as the
one who never scolded the children. Bud was responsible for his niece’s nickname
“Porky” after he convinced her that if she planted a can of Pork and Beans, more
cans would grow. Bud loved with his whole heart and always brought smiles to
the faces of those around him. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to
know him.
The Celebration of Life for Bud will be held on December 2, 2023, at 1:00 pm at
the American Legion Post 80, 121 South 3 rd St. Grants, NM 87020.
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