Richard W. Williams age 74 of Tonkawa, OK formerly from Wyoming passed away April 8, 2018 in Enid, OK. Richard was born April 11, 1943 in Denver, CO to Ralph and Helen Williams. He attended school and graduated in Denver, CO.
He married to Karen Hogsett on August 30, 1995 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Early in his adult life he was pilot for United Airlines; and finished out his career as an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in 2006 after 48 years. He lived in Cheyenne, WY and later Pines Bluff, WY for 14 years and moved to Tonkawa, OK in July of 2017.
He is survived by his wife Karen, four children by 1st marriage: Robert Williams, Matthew Williams, Beth Williams , and Kathy Douglass; two children by 2nd marriage; Karen and Patrick; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandson, his sister, Shelia Gillette, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents and a grandson.
Cremation and service are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date.