Thompsons Mortuary | Ripley, TN

Obituary For Alvin Williams

Mr. Alvin L. Williams Age:82 Ripley, TN

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24The Lord bless you and keep you; 25the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; 26the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. You made an impact on hearts during your time on earth. Rest In Peace, Alvin.

- na

Sitting here thinking of my ol buddy, you taught me some masonary, of course I was younger lol. But I remember when I was starting car haul, I said I gonna make a box to hold my cb & stereo, you had a look like , I have some walnut wood. ( that's when you lived on claus road, we went in that tiny garage and went to work I still remember you dove tail the corners. I said wow that's awesome. . Then I remember when I was in the area in Tennessee, I give you a call ya came up pick me up & you'd show me around telling about that crooked road you lived on it was the way the cows traveled lol. You will be missed ol buddy.

- na

Al Williams—When I think of you my mind envisions a Heart with the widths and depths of the Grand Canyon. You reached out and touched my life when I was at my lowest point and helped me regain my footing. You also allowed me the great honor and privilege of baptizing you in the Vermilion River signifying your acceptance of Christ into your heart. Al I know you are now a part of the cloud of witnesses cheering us on from the balconies of Heaven and in the same way you were an inspiration to many on this earth, I must believe that now in your new mansion you are praying that all your loved ones on this earth will accept Jesus into their hearts and live the abundant life that God has for them on this earth. Oh and thank you Al for showing me how to really enjoy this life and have fun! Your good friend and brother in Christ, Dan Shea

- na

My dear, sweet, larger-than-life Father-in-law! I can't believe you are gone! For the past 34 years, you always greeted me by saying, "How's my favorite daughter-in-law?" Whether in person or over the phone the banter always went like this: Al: "How's my favorite daughter-in-law?" Greta: I'm your only daughter-in-law! I will remember this fondly! I was reflecting on the many ways you took part in the things that were of an interest to me. My friend and I decided to sell scrapbook supplies at craft shows and on consignment in a local store. You asked to see some of the displays in our catalogues and you made us a beautiful display that almost looked like a house with a picket fence. Then, I wanted to find some corn hole boards. Not only did you make me my own set of corn hole, but you made me extra corn hole games for my mom and my friend. Your generosity would put most to shame. You had a heart for those less fortunate. I can recall that one of my earliest memories of you was during a family gathering when Melinda was talking about someone she knew that was down and out and didn't know how they were going to feed their family. You immediately pulled out your wallet and gave her money, instructing her to make sure her friend got some groceries. I will never forget the several months you lived with Danny and I. It never failed that when I would come downstairs in the morning to go to work, if you weren't on a train, you could be found sitting at the table. During the winter months, you always were outside removing the ice and snow from my car while I was getting ready for work. When I would leave for work, you would be sitting at the table with some coffee and never say a word about your thoughtfulness. I was always surprised to go outside and find my car warm and ready go. One time, following a heavy snow, I even caught you in the act-- broom in hand! I have never forgotten this and the many kindnesses you shared with me and those you encountered. I truly hope you know how much you mattered to so many people and how much you are loved. The world feels a little off its axis without you! With love, always, Your favorite daughter-in-law Greta Williams

- na

"BIG AL" God bless you and your soul for being One of the nicest, kindest, intelligent, loving and positive influential individual, I have ever met in my life !! I have never looked up to any other man in my life more then I did you, "Big Al" I would never be ,where I'm at in my life, if it wasn't for all your help, your tutoring, and positivity !! I thoroughly enjoyed all the time we got to work together on these houses, the lunches, and all the good storytelling, and some of the other people we got to meet together and make new friends !!! It was all truly a blessing, and I will never forget you on earth or in heaven.. you are a great man, with a great soul, and one of the greatest spirits I've ever encountered in my life !! I love you buddy, Rest In Peace "BIG AL" Dan Murphy

- na

We were talking about how he pulled my loose tooth out with a string tied to a door knob- of course my sister didn't remember it but I did- as a kid was the coolest thing cause the tooth came out it didn't hurt and it was tied to a door knob- how many kids could say their uncle did that! Rest In Peace Uncle Pete

- na

THE GREATEST TEACHER. and my father! I HAVE learned so many great things from you daddy.I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER , I WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE ALL THE DAYS ON EARTH. I LOOK FORWARD TO REUNITING WITH YOU AGAIN, PLEASE REST PEACEFULLY. MY HUMAN COMPASSION, INSPIRATION,DRIVE,and MOST OF ALL MY GENEROSITY WERE GIFTS AND TRAITS OF AND FROM YOU. SO VERY PROUD TO CALL YOU MY DAD..WE LOVE YOU KATHRYN N SONS N GRANDCHILDREN

- na

Alvin was one of a kind, you don't find very many good people like him, I was proud to call him my uncle, he's showed me how to build a few things, and work on a things. I'm glad I got to spend the last 15 years knowin you. Take care of my mawmaw and mom , and granny up there. Rest easy Alvin. Love and miss you. Your Angel and best friend

- na

Rest in peace uncle Alvin aka Bubba. You will be missed dearly.

- na

I know your in a better place . You lived such a full life that it would take ten life times to live as much as you lived . I was and am proud to be your son . With love , " Danny boy "

- na

rest in peace papa, everyone loved you so dearly, you were a great man , im always going to remember the great memories of you coming to visit, and giving me sweets like moon pies , telling me that "a little sugars good for the body". you were so well known, and that shows how great of a man you were. love you so much , rest in peace my angel!

- na

BILL and I will always have our precious memories of you dad , you have always been the best father and role model , always in HEART I MISS YOU SO MUCH .REST IN GODS HANDS DAD MELINDA and BILL ,GRAND AND GREAT GRANDKIDS LOVE YOU DEARLY .

- na

my dad what i would not give to be able to just hug and tell you I love you 1 more time. all the years of of you being there for me makes you leaving that much harder that i could not be there for you when you left us to be in a better place with no more pain or sickness and now you can fly again , we will always miss you . the time will come. when we are together again. we love you dad.

- na

He was my father and my teacher and my hero . He left a legacy that will forever be a reminder of his greatness . I love you DAD

- na

We love you daddy We Shall Meet Again. Fly Away in your airplane Love Your daughter Kathryn

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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