Obituary for Michael Williams
Williams, Michael Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his siblings, Ron Williams, Doug Williams, Stephanie Knutson, Mark Williams, Chuck Williams, Richard Williams, Denise Williams and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jim and Betty Williams on April 16, 1948, and was the 4th out of 9 children. He attended St Mary’s Catholic school in Wichita, until the age of 10.
Later he attended the remainder of his primary through high school years in Ulysses, Kansas with his Great Aunt Clara and Uncle Clarence. He had a wonderful life also spending his summers with them in Corpus Christi, Texas perfecting his skill of fishing and crabbing. He loved sports and played on his basketball team during his high school years.
He joined the army in 1968 where he was stationed in Okinawa, Korea then returned back home to his parents in 1970. He spent the next 20+ years working in the family business at Betty’s Speakeasy Club located on K-15 Highway outside of Derby. He was quite popular with the locals and instrumental in the business. He never lost his love for fishing, always had a kind word, enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, and often took the time to help those around him. He will always be well remembered by those that knew him.
Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Mike are invited to reminisce, grieve and support each other at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Mike was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jim and Betty Williams on April 16, 1948, and was the 4th out of 9 children. He attended St Mary’s Catholic school in Wichita, until the age of 10.
Later he attended the remainder of his primary through high school years in Ulysses, Kansas with his Great Aunt Clara and Uncle Clarence. He had a wonderful life also spending his summers with them in Corpus Christi, Texas perfecting his skill of fishing and crabbing. He loved sports and played on his basketball team during his high school years.
He joined the army in 1968 where he was stationed in Okinawa, Korea then returned back home to his parents in 1970. He spent the next 20+ years working in the family business at Betty’s Speakeasy Club located on K-15 Highway outside of Derby. He was quite popular with the locals and instrumental in the business. He never lost his love for fishing, always had a kind word, enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, and often took the time to help those around him. He will always be well remembered by those that knew him.
Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Mike are invited to reminisce, grieve and support each other at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023.