Roy "Willy" Williams's Favorites

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Roy "Willy" Williams

Newnan, Georgia

May 18, 1953 - July 26, 2021

May 18, 1953 - Jul 26, 2021

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What were Roy's favorite foods?

Rory Williams

Gyros, saganaki OPA!!! (we almost burned the house down making it!), baba ganoush, kibbee, spaghetti in garlic... Read more Gyros, saganaki OPA!!! (we almost burned the house down making it!), baba ganoush, kibbee, spaghetti in garlic butter, fajitas,... Read more Gyros, saganaki OPA!!! (we almost burned the house ... Read more

Catherine Williams

That Banana Pudding got named "Roy's Banana Pudding". That will not change. It will always bear his name.... Read more That Banana Pudding got named "Roy's Banana Pudding". That will not change. It will always bear his name. I was honored and... Read more That Banana Pudding got named "Roy's Banana Pudding".... Read more

Rory Williams

So many memories, my sister, so many in addition to your banana pudding . . . holidays, belly dancing, and... Read more So many memories, my sister, so many in addition to your banana pudding . . . holidays, belly dancing, and Greek and Lebanese ... Read more So many memories, my sister, so many in addition to... Read more

What were Roy's favorite drinks?

Rory Williams

Wellers, Laphroaig, and a good margarita. Wellers, Laphroaig, and a good margarita. Wellers, Laphroaig, and a good margarita.

What were Roy's favorite books?

Rory Williams

Anything World War II and any good Whodunnit. Anything World War II and any good Whodunnit. Anything World War II and any good Whodunnit.

What were Roy's favorite songs or musical artists?

Rory Williams

Enya, Jethro Tull, Jerry Rafferty, Doobie Brothers, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie... Read more Enya, Jethro Tull, Jerry Rafferty, Doobie Brothers, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Journey,... Read more Enya, Jethro Tull, Jerry Rafferty, Doobie Brothers,... Read more

What were Roy's favorite tv shows?

Rory Williams

All Creatures Great and Small, NCIS, The Resident, Blue Bloods, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Seal Team, Faulty... Read more All Creatures Great and Small, NCIS, The Resident, Blue Bloods, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Seal Team, Faulty Towers, Mash, The ... Read more All Creatures Great and Small, NCIS, The Resident, ... Read more

What were Roy's favorite movies?

Rory Williams

The Book of Eli and all movies Bourne (especially to see Thom in these 2!!), Ghost, The Martian, The Legend... Read more The Book of Eli and all movies Bourne (especially to see Thom in these 2!!), Ghost, The Martian, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Secondhand... Read more The Book of Eli and all movies Bourne (especially to... Read more

What were Roy's favorite sports teams?

Rory Williams

Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars. Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars. Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs,... Read more

What were Roy's favorite games to play?

Rory Williams

Roy was ALWAYS up for a prank or a water balloon/super soaker party! And pleeze note . . . if there are ... Read more Roy was ALWAYS up for a prank or a water balloon/super soaker party! And pleeze note . . . if there are water fights at the Celebration... Read more Roy was ALWAYS up for a prank or a water balloon/super... Read more

What were Roy's favorite performances to watch?

Rory Williams

"Absolutely anything our son Thom was doing! And being on set with
Thom was the BEST!" "Absolutely anything our son Thom was doing! And being on set with
Thom was the BEST!" "Absolutely anything our son Thom was doing! And being... Read more

What were Roy's favorite artists or styles of art?

Rory Williams

His 'Sista' Reine Brigham is his favorite artist -- hands down! . . . with his all-time favorite being the... Read more His 'Sista' Reine Brigham is his favorite artist -- hands down! . . . with his all-time favorite being the beautiful mountains... Read more His 'Sista' Reine Brigham is his favorite artist --... Read more

What were Roy's favorite ways to spend free time?

Rory Williams

Thanking God for our blessings and chatting as we watched the sunsets thru our trees that reach the sky; ... Read more Thanking God for our blessings and chatting as we watched the sunsets thru our trees that reach the sky; date nites; wonderfully... Read more Thanking God for our blessings and chatting as we watched... Read more

What were Roy's favorite vacation spots?

Rory Williams

St. Croix, 'Cozymel', Washington State, and any mountains anywhere . . . St. Croix, 'Cozymel', Washington State, and any mountains anywhere . . . St. Croix, 'Cozymel', Washington State, and any mountains... Read more

What were Roy's favorite local spots?

Rory Williams

Christos' Pizzeria, Borgo Italia, and LaHacienda -- all in Peachtree City; Christy's in Newnan. Christos' Pizzeria, Borgo Italia, and LaHacienda -- all in Peachtree City; Christy's in Newnan. Christos' Pizzeria, Borgo Italia, and LaHacienda --... Read more

What causes did Roy care about most?

Rory Williams

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and absolutely anything at all to help his fellow Veterans and military.... Read more St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and absolutely anything at all to help his fellow Veterans and military. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and absolutely... Read more

What were Roy's favorite ways to exercise?

Rory Williams

Chasing me around the dining room table . . . and getting the dogs to block for him! Chasing me around the dining room table . . . and getting the dogs to block for him! Chasing me around the dining room table . . . and getting... Read more

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