Arthur P. Williams, Jr.

ITHACA – Arthur P. Williams Jr., 79, of Ithaca, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2020 at his home.  Born in Ruston, LA on February 17, 1941, he was the proud son of the late Arthur P. and Iola Josephine (Lewis) Williams.

In 1958, after graduating from Lincoln High School in Ruston, LA, he joined the US Army and proudly served his country for 25 years.  During his decorated military career Art was awarded The Bronze Star,  seven Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Army Commendation Medal, NCO Profesional Development Ribbon, the Meritorious Service Medals as well as numerous other citations, ribbons and awards too many to name.  Following his retirement, he made Ithaca his home and became a well-known and beloved Staff Member all over the Ithaca College campus known as Art.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved younger brothers, Larry and Melvin Williams and his grandson, Eric Charnley.

Art leaves to cherish his memory his son, Marvin E. Williams and daughter, Denise L. Williams, both of Clarksville, TN; his step sons, James (Kelly) Charnley of Lansing, Richard Charnley of Baltimore, MD, Andrew (Golnaz) Charnley of Fort Myers, FL, Theodore (Barbara) Charnley of Sykesville, MD; his grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon) McGowan, Leticia Paige Williams, Sean Tyler Williams, and step grandchildren Scott Charnley and Benjamin Charnley, Ed Charnley, Andrew Charnley, Jr., Rachel and Rebecca Charnley; his great grandchild, Isaiah Eugene Williams; his siblings, Lorraine Williams Jackson of Cypress, CA, Charles Williams of Ruston, LA; his nephew, Melvin Williams, Jr. of Ruston, LA; as well as his former spouse and longtime friend, Diane Williams.

Due to the SARS-COVID -19 Pandemic, services will be private and at the convenience of Art's family.

A Message From Marvin and Denise: We are sincerely thankful and grateful for all of the many condolences and kind gestures as we mourn the loss of our beloved ‘Pop’ and ‘Daddy'. He was special to many but most of all he was the best Father we could have ever hoped for. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet any of his beloved Ithaca College family. Please accept our gratitude and sincere thanks for embracing our Father as one of your own.  A special thanks to Julie in HR for all your help and coworker Cheryl for always showing concern.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Art’s memory may be made to the Ithaca College Scholarship Fund, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.