WILLIAMSRobert "Bob" L. Williams, age 94, of Independence, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. Bob was born on September 28, 1922 to the late William Henry and Atha Williams. After attending Holmes High School Bob enlisted in the United States Army. He served in WWII and on D-Day as a paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division and was later inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Golden Rule Covington Lodge No. 109 for over 69 years. Bob leaves behind his loving wife Barbara Williams (nee Kautz); daughter, Barbara Washington (Louis) of Park Hills and son, Jeffrey Williams (Elizabeth) of Acworth, GA ; daughter Diane Cureton (Sam) of Michigan; stepdaughter Kim Deaton of North Carolina and stepson Kevin Deaton (Lucy) of Warsaw. He was the loving grandfather of Jeremy Williams and Zachary Williams both of Georgia, and Rhonda Whelan (Dave), Shelly Garvin, Diana Waugh, and Renee Walsh all of Michigan; and great grandfather of 14. He also leaves behind his brother, Richard A. Williams, of Naples, FL. Bob is preceded in death by his son, David L. Williams. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017. Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to: St. Elizabeth Hospital Hospice 483 South Loop Drive Edgewood, KY 41017