A Celebration of Life service for Larry Dean Williams age 76 of Enid will be 10:00 am Wednesday at the Community Bible Church with Rev. Dan O’Daniel and Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
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Larry was born November 30, 1943 in Enid to Hubert and Josephine Roark Williams and passed away early Saturday, in Oklahoma City. He attended and graduated from Enid Schools in 1961. He enjoyed riding bulls and was a very accomplished rider. He went to work for the City of Enid and later running heavy equipment operator in the oil field. Larry went to work for Garfield County Sherriff Dept. as a deputy for 10 years receiving an “Award of Valor” for the Outstanding Bravery that he demonstrated on April 2, 1984. He worked as a security officer for Johnston Grain Co. Larry married Lois Matlock on July 2, 1984 in Taos, NM. He attended the Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church.
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Larry is survived by his wife Lois, step sons; Gary Matlock (Teresa) and Dale Matlock (Paula), grandchildren; Rebecca and Garrison Matlock, Jory Dick (Lori), Stacy Jones (Sarah), his sister Debbie Crisson (David), a brother Don Williams and numerous other family members, who thought he was the greatest.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Thelma Zelnicek, Velma Vculek, and Cecil Sproat, brothers, Charlie and Bill Williams, niece Anne Klassen, and nephew Jerry Zelnicek.
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Memorials may be made to Chisholm Trail Church or OMRF-Alzheimer Division with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.
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Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
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Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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