Hugh Lee Williams

Hugh Lee Williams, age 87 (November 1, 1931 – January 17, 2019)

In the fall of 1931, a blue-eyed boy was born to Hattie Leona Newman and Charles Lavon Williams. He was born in Bothwell, Utah the ninth of eleven children. Hugh spent his early years on the farm and had many happy memories there. Later the family moved to Wellsville where he finished the rest of his school years. He attended South Cache High and was very active in sports and other activities. After high school he married Roxy Hirst. They had one son Kevin Hancey (Michelle). They later divorced. He joined the army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. He met Ella Marie Kleinsasser while waiting to go to Korea. When he returned he married Ella March 26, 1955 and they became the parents of six children: Mary Carter, Scott (Candy), Kent (Laura), Karen (Frank Priest), Brenda (Peter Harbers), Duffy. Hugh worked for the phone company for 34 years. Starting as a Lineman in Logan, Utah then moving to Ogden as an Installer and Marketing executive. Later he moved his family to Bountiful where is children grew up. He continued working for Mountain Bell in rates and tariffs and internal auditing. He ended his career with US West as a second level manager. He was proud of his work and he never took a sick day the entire 34 years. Hugh and Ella started H&E Sports in the early 70’s, a motorcycle and trailer shop. They ran it for more than 10 years. Their children worked in the business at various times in their youth learning valuable work skills. In 1985 Hugh and Ella divorced. Hugh started Hugh’s RV where he continued to work until he was 85 years old. He loved to work and he was not a quitter. He accomplished many things throughout his life. Among them he remodeled his house in Ogden, Utah and built a home in North Ogden. Later he built a home in Bountiful which became the gathering place for his children and grandchildren. (27 grandchildren & 29 great grandchildren). In 1992, Hugh married Lois R. Linford Strand and he took her daughter Kimberly under his wing. He and Lois shared many interests, they were both small business owners, they had the same sense of humor, and they were both from small towns. Currently separated. In his later years he helped many people in need and they were blessed by his generosity. He was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a member of North Canyon 3rd Ward. Hugh and Lois were temple workers and they hosted 19 missionaries in their home. Hugh had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was also very active in politics on the local level. He held many positions of leadership and service. He will be remembered as tough, intelligent, resilient, generous, and creative and a fighter till the end. Hugh always strived for perfection. He will be sorely missed. The family wishes to thank his many caregivers for their never-ending patience and kindness.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Russon Mortuary located at 295 N. Main St. Bountiful, Utah, 84010. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Hugh’s life from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. An interment will later be held at Wellsville City Cemetery, 400 N. 200 E. Wellsville, Utah, 84339.