GILBERT OSCAR WILLIAMS was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the 5th child of 10 siblings, born to the late George Williams and the late Emma Hart Williams.

“Sonny Boy”, as he was affectionately known, after high school, left New Haven and served in the US Army, beginning in 1953 until 1958. He relocated to Harrisburg, PA and began working at Perks Food Company as a Supervisor. He received a Certificate from The Pennsylvania State University, College of Agriculture for job related purposes. He retired from Perks Food Company and worked several years for Phillips Office Products.

In Gil's spare time, he liked watching football, basketball and listening to music.

Gilbert Oscar Williams, at the age of 89 years, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 16th, 2024 at the Capital Rehabilitation Center in Linglestown, Pennsylvania.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Grace Wormley, George Williams, Jr. and Gerald Williams.

He leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Ruby Carter Williams of Harrisburg, PA; his daughter, Kelly Blackwell, (John Blackwell, son-in-law); his grandson, Korey Gilbert Blackwell, all Of Northern VA; his brother, Grover Williams of Katy, TX; his sisters, Gloria Robinson, Geraldine White of Dallas TX; Gertrude Burrell, Geneva Senior of Hamden, CT, Gladys Hobson of New Haven, CT and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gilbert's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.