Francis L. ‘Gipper’ Williams, Jr., 58, of Richland Center died Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Richland Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1960 in Prairie du Chien the son of Francis and Marlene (Markin) Williams. On November 29, 1995 he was united in marriage to Gloria Jones. Francis drove tow truck for Hassel Auto Sales. He enjoyed rebuilding lawnmowers and mowing the lawn. Francis loved to help people. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his children and grandchildren.

Francis is survived by wife Gloria of Richland Center;
Three children: Becky (Richard) Logue of Richland Center,
Johnathon (fiancé Shelby Bell) Williams of Richland Center,
Jessica Williams of Richland Center;
Seven grandchildren;
Parents: Francis and Marlene Williams of Richland Center;
Eight brothers and sisters: Marietta Williams Hohler of Richland Center,
Arnold (Theresa) Williams of Lone Rock,
Geneva (Dale) Sittig of Gotham,
Phyllis (Dave) Rosolowski of Bruce,
Matthew Williams of Richland Center,
James Williams of Boaz,
Alice Williams of Richland Center,
Samuel (Stephanie) Williams of Richland Center;
brothers and sisters-in-law: Sheryl (Tom) Morrison,
Kathy (Paul) Carraher,
Laura (Dave) Higby,
Butch (Richarda) Jones,
Jeff Jones,
Julie (Josh Bollinger) Jones;
numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Francis was preceded in death by his sister Corina Williams Swanson, nephew Micheal Stewart Jones, brother-in-law Harley Jones, grandparents Markin and Williams and many aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 1:00 PM at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Woodstock Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.

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