Lee Bowling Williams

Lee Bowling Williams, died peacefully at his home on June 21, 2017 at the age of 86. Lee was raised in Sunflower, Alabama, to Lewis Harris and Carrie Lee Bowling Williams. Lee received his education at Leroy High School, class of 1948, and then on to Mississippi State University on a baseball scholarship where he received his B.S. degree. Lee then went straight into the Army where he saw active duty in Korea during the Korean conflict. After his military service, he entered the University of Alabama, where he received his L.L.B. and J.D. degrees. He graduated in 1956.

The 86-year-old attorney had been practicing in Grove Hill since 1959. He was the oldest practicing attorney in Clarke County, and recently welcomed his grandson, Bo Keahey to his practice. Lee was a lifelong Democrat and served on the State Democratic Party Committee and was chairman of the Clarke County party for many years.

Preceding him in death were his parents and older brother, Lt. Col. Ret. Lewis Harris Williams, III.

Lee is survived by his wife of sixty years, Patricia Hale, and six daughters, Becky (Mark T.) Williams, Pamela (Bobby) Keahey, Dixie (Mark) Cooper, Cindy (Gil) Gilmore, Dinah (Bubba) Pritchett, and Carrie (Clay Hannah) Williams, and brother, Wallace Hart (Charlie) Williams who resides in Boyd, TX., 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life was held Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Grove Hill Baptist Church at 11:00 am. Visitation preceded the ceremony a 9 to 11 am. Graveside service was held at Magnolia Lawn Cemetery in Grove Hill, AL. Family and friends were invited back to the church for food and fellowship.

Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Thomasville, AL.

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