Robert D. Williams, 70, of Brighton, went to be with the Lord Dec. 31, 2015, with his family by his side at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Lafayette.
He was born to Raymond and Daisy Williams in Denver, Oct. 28, 1945, and was their only child. He married Sharon (Hunter) Williams on April 6, 1965, and they celebrated 50 years this last April.
Robert graduated from Adams City High School in Commerce City, in 1963, and enlisted in the Air Force in August of that same year. He served until June of 1967 with one tour in Viet Nam.
After returning to Colorado, they moved to Brighton and have lived there for 48 years. Robert worked at IBM in Niwot, and retired after 30 years.
Robert’s family was the light of his life, and his hobby was his kids and grandkids. He loved Christian music, drag racing at Bandimere Speedway and old western movies.
Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Stacey (Joe) Murphy, of Greeley, and Susan (Steve) Ponce de Leon, of Charlton, Mass.; son, Brian (Linda) Williams, of Greeley; grandchildren, Timothy, Kimberly (Jake), Lindsey (Jon), Terrie (Tanner), Bradin, Joshua, and Andrew.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Daisy.
Robert’s memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan.8, at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton, with military honors. Reception following at Eagle View Adult Center. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, in Brighton.