Bgen Philip A. Williams, Ret.

BGen Philip A. Williams, Ret., 75, of Catawba Island, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Darrell and Lillian (Cox) Williams. On February 24, 1962 he married Carol Fryer and she survives. He was a graduate of Washington Courthouse High School (1957) and Ohio University (1961). He was an architect for Burgess & Niple Consulting Engineers; a base civil engineer at Rickenbacher Air Force Base; and then became commander of the 200th and 201st CES Red Horse Squadrons at Camp Perry and Indian Town Gap. Phil was a veteran of the Air National Guard, having served his country in Korea during the Pueblo Crisis. He attained the rank of Brigadier General and was the Deputy Chief of Staff of the OANG. After 37 years of military service he became the VP Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Port Clinton; Past President of the Air Civil Engineer Association; Past President of the Ohio National Guard Officers Association; 32nd degree Mason of the Oliver H. Perry Masonic Lodge #341, Port Clinton; member of the Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718; member of the Port Clinton Yacht Club; member of the morning Men's Prayer breakfast at Trinity United Methodist Church; and past president and member of Colonial Club. He was an avid hunter; Ohio High School Football Official; golfer; fisherman; and pilot. Survivors include his wife: Carol; son: Scott Williams (Kim Hartman); daughter: Judi Charlton; grandchildren: Taylor Williams, Jake Charlton, Riley Williams; and brother: MGen James R. Wlliams, Ret. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson: Grant P. Williams and his Aunt: Verna P. Williams. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2-8pm at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, where Masonic services will be held at 7:30pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10am at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Batchelor-Glader officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Island Cemetery, with military honors conducted by members of the 200th CES Red Horse Squadron, of Camp Perry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 200th CES Family Support Group, Trinity United Methodist Church, or Shriner's Children's Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com.