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Bert Okla Williams 1902 - 2000

Bert Okla Williams was born on October 31, 1902 in Leedey, Oklahoma United States to William Henry Williams and Belinda Vernon (Close) Williams, and had siblings Howard Clinton Williams, Albert Rhesa Williams, Grace May Williams, Henry Lyman Williams, and Agnes Ethel Williams. He married Wilma Arlene Sherrill on December 18, 1949 in Tonkawa, Kay County, and had a child Jesse Williams. Bert Williams died at age 97 years old on January 30, 2000 in Blackwell, Kay County, and was buried in Winfield, Cowley County, KS.

Bert Okla Williams

October 31, 1902

Leedey, Oklahoma, United States

January 30, 2000

Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, 74631, United States

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Bert was born in Oklahoma Territory, before Oklahoma was a state. His parents gave him the middle name, Okla. He was their youngest child. After his father died, his mother became very ill and he vowed he would not marry or leave his mother until she passed. One of his brothers was a preacher and Bert began preaching when he was only 14 years old. He later did go to a seminary and made it "official". Bert was an avid gardener and had an uncanny gift with nature and animals of all sorts, both domestic and wild. Within a few days of talking to and feeding them, wild birds would actually land on his shoulders, arms and even his head when they would see him. And different kinds of tree squirrels came and ate out of his hand. As his youngest child, I loved to watch him interact with the myriad of animals we came in contact with. I've had many close contacts with animals in the wild but do not have the complete trust the animals had with him. Bert loved to whistle, so most likely one could find him simply by listening for him. He grew gigantic watermelon and tomatoes that we loved to consume right out in the garden. (We kept a salt shaker in the garden for our frequent feasts). He had a huge interest in poultry, so we had large flocks of chickens and a flock of guinea fowl. He knew the type of trees, birds, ducks, geese and even grass and/or weeds we were looking at. Needless to say, for me, it was never boring being with him. I was always asking questions and he was always patient and willing to stop whatever he was doing to answer. He was a great Dad. He was 50 years old when I was born. Too old? No way...I couldn't have had it better.
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1902

Birthday

October 31, 1902

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Leedey, Oklahoma United States

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Professional Career

Bert was a pastor but he also worked in an oil refinery. He administered first aid at the refinery and when someone had come into contact with dangerous toxins, he was called on. He would have to get into a full body suit, go into a special area and help the person and/or people.
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January 30, 2000

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Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma 74631, United States
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Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas United States
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Jesse Dean Williams

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08/12/2015

Bert Okla Williams

A photo of Bert Okla Williams. Born in Oklahoma Territory in 1902. Was given the middle name of "Okla". He was a pastor. Lived in El Reno, Oklahoma, Weatherford, Oklahoma, Blackwell, Oklahoma, Arkansas City, Kansas and other small towns in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Jesse Dean Williams

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09/02/2020

Bert Okla Williams

Date & Place: 1912 at Oklahoma, USA in Oklahoma United States

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AncientFaces

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09/24/2020

Are they both posing for the camera? Perhaps you have a photo of your parents/grandparents on a pony in your family album? This is Bert Williams on a donkey or mule(?) in 1912 Oklahoma.

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Marie Gonzalez

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09/24/2020

My great-grandfather Emmett Davis on the tractor and his farm worker on the horse, named Big Ned

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Lori Russell

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03/15/2022

Same line that pops up with mine !!

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Bert Okla Williams with Belinda Vernon (Close) Williams

Jesse Dean Williams

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09/22/2020

Bert Okla Williams with Belinda Vernon (Close) Williams

Grandma, Belinda Vernon (Close) Williams and Dad, Bert Okla Williams.

Date & Place: 1920 at El Reno, OK, USA in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma United States

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Daniel Pinna

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09/25/2020

Wow Jesse...your father sounds like an amazing man. I have these visuals of him walking around like St. Francis of Assisi interacting with wild animals all while whistling.

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