Clarence M. "Willy" Williams, 88, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at his home. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Clarence M. Williams and Blanche (Moore) Gertler.

Willy is survived by his wife Beverly (Jarvis) Williams of 40 years.

Willy served with the US Army in WWII as a Bridge Builder on the front line and was a Platoon Corporal.

He attended The Bridge United Methodist Church in Mount Joy.

Willy retired from Armstrong World Industries as a stencil maker.

He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Lancaster City. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, traveling, the shore, and cooking.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 9 children; 3 sons, C. Gary Williams, husband of Bonnie Axe, Lancaster, Mike Willems, Mount Joy, Karl Willems, husband of  Karen, Lancaster, 6 daughters; Kathi Colbert, wife of Steve, Charlotte, NC, Cindy Thatcher, Lancaster, Terri Teaman, wife of Denny, Paradise, Trudy Williams, Chesterbrook, Beth Berndt, wife of Marty, Lancaster, Tina Hooven, wife of Mike, Indianapolis, IN, 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Williams.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. at 11am with son-in-law Michael Hooven officiating. A viewing will be held at Snyder's from 9:30-11am. Interment will be in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions in Willy's memory to Hospice of Lancaster PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or Alzheimer's Association of Lancaster 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100