Bobby “Bud” Williams, 86, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice Home.
Bud was born on April 23, 1939, Mountainburg, Arkansas, to Conley and Mary Reed Williams. His family later moved to Fayetteville, where he graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1957. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Following his military service, Bud dedicated over five decades to the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2013 after 50 years of hard work and commitment. He was known for his strong work ethic, steady presence, and kind spirit.
Outside of work, Bud was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden. He enjoyed reading, especially World War II history. A devout Christian, he served Ridgeview Baptist Church for many years in the bus ministry. Later, he faithfully attended services at Buckner Baptist Church, where the Sunday School class agreed he made the best coffee in the world.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ellen Hudgens Williams; his children, John Williams and wife Cheryl of Pea Ridge, and Lisa Williams and wife Jenny of Fayetteville; and his beloved grandchildren, Jillian, Elizabeth, and Andrew.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at both Washington Regional Medical Center Neuro ICU and the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, AR who provided excellent care and comfort in his final days.
Memorial donations may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E Longview St, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Our hearts go out to you, Ellen, John, Lisa, and all Buds’s family. We served the Lord with Bud many years at Ridgeview and always thought the world of him. He always had such a gentle, kind spirit about him and we know we will see him again some sweet day. May God give you all comfort and peace through the coming days and times to come without him with you.. Leon and Elaine Bozarth
I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending lots of hugs and prayers for the family. Bud was a very sweet man. He will be missed.
Ellen and family, we are so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed being your neighbor. bud and I would always talk fishing. Let us know if we can help with anything, please!
John and family I’m so sorry for your great loss. My prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Rest assured and find peace and comfort that you will be together again in the future. God bless you and your family.
Ellen and Family. I’m sorry for your loss. The Nation family has donated 5 Gideon Bibles in Memory of “Bud” at GIDEONS.ORG to be placed in the traffic lanes of life available to those in their time of need.
I’m so sorry to hear that Bud passed away. Charles has told me a lot about him. He was a great man in Charles’ eyes. Sorry we can’t be there for the services but we will be praying for you.
Charles has spoke about uncle Bud quite often. He was a great man in his eyes. We’re sorry for your loss. Even though we won’t be able to attend the services, please know you are in our prayers.
Ellen and family, you are all in our prayers. God’s grace be with you and comfort you in the time to come.
Dear Ellen and Family,
You are in our prayers. I know this is a hard time for you. But we know Bud is out of pain and safe in Jesus’s Arms. Ellen we lift you up and am here for you too.
Dear Jesus, lift this Dear friend up in her time of grief. Amen.
Ellen and family. Although I was never honored to meet your husband Bud, I know he was a wonderful father and husband and a great Christian man. I am so sorry for what all of you are suffering now with his loss. I pray that our Lord Jesus will comfort you during this time and wrap his arms around you many times when you feel your husband or father’s absence, may you feel his compassion and the love of many friends and family members