Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Horace “Robbie” Williams Springfield – Horace “Robbie” Williams, 71, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at his residence. The Bryan County native retired from the U.S. Marines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Thelma Williams; and wife, Lena Morris O’Neal. Survivors include children, Jay O’Neal of Springfield, Henry O’Neal of Meldrim, Linda Oglesby and Joanna Beard both of Sylvania, and Brenda Graham of Statesboro; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Williams of Oklahoma; and a number of nieces and nephew. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel. Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel (912)754-6421