Clifford A.

Williams, Jr.

KYLE, TX - Clifford A. Williams, Jr., 81, of Kyle, Texas, formerly of Springfield, Ill., died Thursday, June 11, 2015, at his residence.

Clifford was born Sept. 30, 1933, in Springfield, Ill., the son of Clifford A. and Florence Helen Roland Williams Sr. He married Wanda Mae Klespitz; she preceded him in death in December of 1983. He later married Elizabeth M. Woodruff on June 6, 1987 in Riverton, Ill.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for Central Illinois Light Company retiring in 1988 after 33 years of service. He was a past member of St. James Catholic Church in Riverton, Ill., St. Anthony de Claret Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas, and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cedar Park, Texas.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Delores Levine; and one stepson, William Buedel.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mary Williams of Kyle, Texas, formerly of Springfield, Ill.; two daughters, Patricia L. Fox of Springfield, Ill., and Julie (Jeff) Schall of York, Neb.; one son, Rick (Pam) Williams of Decatur, Ill.; one stepdaughter, Susan (Robert) Welch of Wimberley, Texas; stepdaughter-in-law, Carol Buedel Weaver; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. David Lantz officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.