Harold “Billy” Williams, age 62

Harold “Billy” Williams, age 62, of New House Road, Ellenboro, NC, lost his well fought battle with cancer on Sunday, January 27, 2013.

     Bill was born February 8, 1950 in Buncombe County, NC. He worked for Jim Walter Homes as a mortgage banker. He was the owner and operator of Providence Road Sundries and The Biltmore Depot in Asheville.  He was also an antique dealer at the Highway 74 Flea Market and an entertainer. His family would like to thank all the wonderful doctors and nurses at Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Hospice of Rutherford County, Dee Wescott, Dr. Rees, and the entire staff of Rutherford Internal Medicine Associates.  Bill was a man who loved having a good time, loved spending time with his family and loved life.  He will be truly and dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Maynard; two brothers, Larry Williams and Jimmy Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gosnell; one daughter, Shelley Bradford; one son, John Williams and wife, Miho; three brothers, Howard Williams, Teddy Maynard and Tommy Maynard; two sisters, Pam Creasman and Patsy Bradley.  He is also survived by two grandchildren, Natalie Bradford and Will Bradford.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Chris Hensley officiating.  Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.  

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the Williams Family.