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Benjamin Carrel Williams, 85, finished his journey on this earth Saturday, July 26.

Carrel was born Aug. 31, 1928 in "The Devils Pocket". He was the youngest of eight children born to Benjamin "Code" and Sarah "Nener" Bingham Williams. He retired from Texaco as a Pipefitter/Planner after 37 years of employment; then he worked as an independent contractor. He loved to fish, hunt and was a dedicated farmer who loved spending time with his family. He made a huge impact on so many people because of his honest and fun loving personality. Carrel proved what a courageous person he was when he fought his last battles of illness with positive attitude. He will be missed by many people who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, sons, Bobby Carroll Williams, David Lynn Williams; and grandson, Benjamin Dewayne Williams.

Carrel is survived by his wife, Carsand "Sandy" Williams; son, Norman "Pee Wee" Williams; daughter, Carol Kaye Smith; stepson, David Lund; stepdaughter, Taunya Turner; grandchildren, Jennifer Alderman, Jonathan Williams, Cody Williams, Joshua Smith; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 30, at 2:00 pm at the funeral home, with the Rev. Lee Everhart officiating. Burial will follow at Sudduth Bluff in South Newton County.

Honoring Benjamin Carrel Williams as pallbearers are Jonathan Williams, Cody Williams, Joshua Smith, Jimmy Williams, David Lund, Everett Schaefer, and honorary pallbearer is Seth Daigle.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.