Bruce Gardner Williams, Sr. of Laurel, passed away on Aug. 16, 2024 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. He was born in Laurel, on July 17, 1942 to the late Gardner W. Williams and Mabel Hazel Dukes Williams.
Bruce was a talented carpenter, working with his brother in their family construction business, known as “Williams Construction.” He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Diana Shirley Bennett Williams; son, Bruce G. Williams, Jr.; daughter, Shirley Jane Justice; grandchildren, Heather Lewis (Ronald), Bruce Lee Williams (Katie); great-grandchildren, Alexis Robinson, Paige Lee Williams, and Abigail Williams; brother, Jennings Williams.
A visitation will be held this Thursday from noon-1 p.m. at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Joe LeCates will officiate. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.