Eldie Wade Williams

Eldie “Wade” Williams, Sr. was born June 10, 1946 and passed away January 24, 2024. Wade was born to Jack and Dolly Williams in Rich Hill, Missouri. They moved around until settling down in Wyoming, where he met the love of his life Alnetta Jolene Williams. He joined the Army National Guard, then was drafted into the US Army where he served 10 ½ years and one tour of duty to Vietnam. Wade and Alnetta had 4 kids, they eventually all moved to Washington State. Wade worked and retired from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. In 2007 Wade and family moved back to Wyoming. He enjoyed camping, hunting and out fished everyone he could get to go with him. Wade was a wonderful man and lived a very full life. He will always be deeply loved and never forgotten, his stories, his humor will always be in our hearts and memories.

Wade is preceded in death by his wife Alnetta Jolene Wiliams, dad Jack Williams, mom Dolly Williams, brother Donnie (Pete) Williams, sister Emma McCoid.

He is survived by his son Eldie (Bud) Wade Williams Jr., daughters  Alnetta Colleen Oryall, Milli Schultz and son Cody Williams. Sisters; Ruth Grisham, Fern Williams, Connie Star and Martha McMillen, brother Roger Williams. Numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Thompson Funeral in Powell.  A viewing will be held on Thursday the 1st from 3-5 PM and the memorial service will be held on Friday the 2nd beginning at 2PM