Kirby D. Williams

Kirby Williams, 75, of Stephenville, died on Tuesday November 18, 2014 in Stephenville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 21st at Stephenville Funeral Home with Jerry Nance officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, November 20. Burial will take place at Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Kirby was born September 24, 1939 in Anton, Texas to Owen E. and Neva North Williams. He married Jonnie Hand on December 27, 1960 in Friona, Texas. Kirby held his Ph.D. in Speech Communication and was a teacher for many years. He also spent time working with an oil company. Kirby was a member of the Church of Christ, living in Stephenville for the last seven years after moving from the Fort Worth area. Kirby is survived by his wife, Jonnie; daughters, Kelijon Nance and husband Jerry, Heidi Hooten and husband Scott; grandchildren, Karson Nance and wife Laura, Barrett, Brynleigh, and Brylen Hooten; and special cousin, T. Jeff Williams. The Williams family wishes expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Lubbock Christian University, 5601 W. 19th, Lubbock, Texas 79407, James and Jeanette Ling Science Center, Attn: University Advancement, place In Memory of Kirby Williams in memo line.