Obituary of Mr. Irwin Nelson Williams

Mr. Irwin Nelson Williams, age 101 of Portland, TN., passed away February 1, 2016 at his home in Portland, TN. Mr. Williams was born October 5, 1914 in Corydon, PA those of the late Winfield and Mary Nelson Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by a son, Robert W. (Donna Lee) Williams of Portland, TN. A daughter, Jenny Lee (David) Jewett of Gallatin, TN. 10 grandchildren; Cynthia Fiechtner of Berthoud, CO., Kristen Marsh of Windsor, CO., Phillip Farias of Loveland, CO., Bobbi Lee Williams of Chicago, IL., Tracey Lee Andersen of Chattanooga, TN., Jon Jewett of Gallatin, TN., Timothy Jewett of Portland, TN., Deena Weiss of Apopka, FL., Martin Collier of Ootewah, TN., Chris Collier and Tony Collier of Avon Park, FL. 18 great grandchildren; Alyssa Fiechtner, Jacob Fiechtner, Candice Marsh, Trevor Marsh, Alexandra Farias, Cameron Farias, Heather Marsh, Taylor Andersen, Ashlynn Jewett, Robert Weiss, Marcus Weiss, Emma Collier, Ella Collier, April Collier, Lara Collier, CJ Collier, Rory Collier, and Amy Collier. 2 great great grandchildren. Mr. William was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Nan Williams. A daughter, Nan Taylor Collier and a sister, Genevieve Priehs. Mr. Williams was a member of Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church. Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial to follow at Old Brush Cemetery in Portland. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until service time Saturday at Portland Funeral Chapel. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donation be made to Highland SDAV Elementary School Worthy Student Fund 234 Highland Circle Dr. Portland, TN 37148. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Irwin Nelson Williams please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Old Brush Cemetery Portland, TN, 37148 Service FEB 6. 3:00 PM (CST) Gilbert Funeral Home 610 N. Broadway St. P.O. Box 546 Portland, TN, 37148 [email protected] https://www.gilbertfuneral.com