Robert "Bob" Eugene Williams

Robert "Bob" Eugene Williams, 76, of Stockton, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 

He was born on July 17, 1948, to Karl and Quetona (Bird) Williams in Stockton, where he lived his entire life. 

Bob married the love of his life, Nancy Atwill, on April 3, 1976, at the Assembly of God Church in Stockton. Nancy's grandfather officiated the wedding. Together, they raised two daughters, Brandy and Jessica.

Bob graduated from Stockton High School in 1966 and briefly attended college before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he proudly served in Vietnam. Following his military service, Bob spent time in Denver, where he attended school to become a skilled meat cutter. He then pursued a lifelong career as a rural mail carrier, retiring after many years of dedicated service. 

Alongside his professional work, Bob spent much of his life on his farm, raising cattle and hunting with his beloved bird dogs. He loved nature and wildlife and was known for his passion for training hunting dogs. Family gatherings were filled with laughter, and Bob could always be found either first or second in line for meals, often joining the kids' table during Christmas celebrations.

A true Kansas sports fan, Bob proudly supported the Kansas City Royals and the University of Kansas Jayhawks. He was a man of deep roots, having spent his life in the Stockton community, and his legacy of hard work, love for his family, and loyalty to his friends will always be remembered.

Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home in Stockton; daughters, Brandy Williams of Denver, Colo., and Jessica (Steven II) Pinkerton of Kansas City, Mo.; brothers, Richard (Barbara) Williams of Stockton and Ronald (Jonita) Williams of Stockton; two grandchildren, Steven III and Olivia Pinkerton; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Quetona; and his sister, Rhonda Kollman and husband Gary.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home in Stockton. There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Stockton EMS and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67663. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com 

Bob's family is grateful for the support shown during this difficult time and for the love that continues to surround them.