Floyd A. Williams

Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 14, 2011. He was born February 18, 1921 in Ilion, NY to Hazel and Albert Williams. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernece, after a marriage of 45 years and a brother, Leo Henry. He is survived by his son, Bruce Williams and his wife, Gail of Elmira, NY and his daughter, Diane Hulslander and her husband Gary of Irving, TX. Floyd worked at American LaFrance for several years but retired from Corning, Inc. after 37 years of dedicated service as an engineer. While at Corning, Inc.Floyd worked onradiation shielding for the first nuclear submarines, the mirror for the Hubble telescope and windows on the first space shuttle.He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp as a Corporal after five years of active duty during World War II.He was a Lion's Club member and past President of the Southern Tier Retired Lion's Club, which is the only one in the world. For over 60 years he was a Mason of the Elmira Masonic Lodge # 95 F&AMformerly known as Ivy Lodge #397. He started the first men's club at Woodbrook. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and making new friends. Floyd was a very family oriented man that loved camping with his family on weekend getaways. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport. Funeral Service will be held at Westside United Methodist Church, 743 West First Street, Elmira, NY, on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:30 am. Reverend Don Guiles will officiate.In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts in Floyd's memory be made to Westside United Methodist Church, 743 West First Street, Elmira, NY 14905.Masonic Lodge # 95 F& AM Notice:Brethren of Masonic Lodge # 95 are invited to a committal service for departed brother Floyd A. Williams Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY.