ROBERT ARNOLD WILLIAMS

Robert Arnold Williams, 88, of Bois D’ Arc passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. He was born in Kansas City on Dec. 29, 1935; the son of Elmer and Esther (Stephens) Williams.
In 1981, he married Saundra Rector and they shared over 44 years together.
He started his career as a teacher and coach. He went into sales and found his love for developing software. He founded and owned his own software development company for many years. In his retirement, he owned a blueberry farm and enjoyed his time there while his health allowed.
He is survived by his wife, Saundra; children, James Williams and Laura (Agustin Rosales) Andelson; stepchildren, Deborah Maness and Danny Crump; five grandchildren; as well as other extended family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lawrence and Donald Williams.
Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home in Ash Grove.