Williams, Loron D., 83, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Louisville.
He was born to Doc and Mary (Childress) in Cub Run, KY on 26 April 1932. Loron was a US Army Veteran having enlisted at Fort KY in 1951. He proudly served the U.S. Army in Combat Arms (Armor) and served overseas in both Germany and Korea. While serving during the Korean conflict, he was injured when the main gun on his tank misfired and he was returned to the States at Walter Reed US Army hospital for treatment and recovery.
Returning to civilian life, he held many positions in many businesses before settling at the B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company. He began there working as a packer, loading bundles of various rubber products. Seeking advancement, he enrolled in continuing education and at the age of 38 obtained his GED - for him, a very important personal accomplishment. He applied for and was selected for the position of relief operator and eventually earned the position of operator for the B.F. Goodrich Company in Louisville and later of the Zeon Chemical Corporation which had acquired Goodrich Chemical operations in Louisville. He retired in 1998 after 39 years dedicated service.
He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and three sisters.
Loron is survived by his wife, Doris (Harris); his children, Catherine E. Williams (Alan), Michael L. Williams (Linda), Debra J. Austin, and Barry A. Williams; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Thurman Williams; two sisters, Myrtle Thompson (Rowe), Betty Newton (Layman).
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00AM at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday 2:00-8:00PM.