Luther Clark Williams

Luther Clark Williams

Springville

Luther Clark Williams, 90, of Springville, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Viola United Methodist Church, located at 211 Center Street in Viola, Iowa. A private committal service will take place at a later date.

Luther was born on August 27, 1933, in

Micola, Missouri, the s

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n of Luther Henry and Sarah “Sally” Lafayette (Clark) W

illiams. He served proudly in the United States Army National Guard in Missouri. On August 9, 1952, he was united in marriage to Florence Chlodene Luper in Cedar Rapids. To this union, five children were born.

Luther farmed all his life, including being a dairy farmer from 1973-1995, before his retirement. In addition to farming, he was formerly employed with Wilson Sinclair Packing Plant for nearly 20 years.

Luther was a member of the Viola United Methodist Church and a former member of the Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed listening to country music, playing his guitar, and singing along. Luther loved the outdoors, especially pheasant hunting. In his earlier years, he liked deer hunting, fishin

g, squirrel hunting, and trap shooting at the Otter Creek Gun Club. He loved to play pool and cards, especially “Pinochle.” After retirement, he enjoyed visiting with his friends for coffee at FB & Company in Waubeek, Iowa. For about 10 years, Luther and Florence enjoyed wintering at the J5 Retirement Community in Mission, Texas. Together, they loved raising their children on their family farm and enjoyed hosting family gatherings. His most enjoyment came from spending time with family. Luther will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Luther is survived and lovingly remembered by his five children, Linda (Dale) Barker of both Lubec, Maine and Orange City, Florida, Phyllis (David) Jackson of Alma, Wisconsin, Donna (Richard) Solomon of Springville, Joyce (Mark) Roberts of Ryan, Iowa, and Jay (Lisa) Williams of Coggon, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents

; wife of 68 years, Florence Williams; three sisters and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, the family has respectfully requested that memorials be made to the Viola United Methodist Church in Viola.

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