Murl Williams, 80, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 10, 2005 at the Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, Hamlin, with Chaplain James Byler with Odyssey Hospice, officiating.The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.He was born on June 12, 1924, in Estelline, Texas and married Mary Catherine Cox on January 22, 1949 in Abilene. She preceded him in death on February 28, 1994. He then married Virginia Howard on June 18, 1997 in Casper, Wyoming and she preceded him in death on September 22, 2001.Murl moved to Big Spring in 1957 from Abilene and worked as a truck driver and dispatcher for Fina and Steer Tank Lines, retiring in 1990. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing and woodworking. He was a Methodist.Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Bullock of Big Spring; three sons, Jeff Williams of Cleburne, David Murl Williams of Odessa and David Roy Williams of Waxahachie; a brother, Roy Williams of McCaulley; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Dale Williams; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Williams; three brothers, Gerald, Glen and Marvin Williams and one sister, Hazel Adams. The family suggests memorials be made to Odyssey Hospice, 1003 E. FM 700, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
