Bruce And

Celecitas "Bebie" Williams

Bruce B. Williams, age 81, and Celecitas Batino "Bebie" Pelegrino Williams, age 60, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at their residence.

Bruce was born on January 7, 1941 in Paulding, OH to the late Thomas and Burnice (Rowe) Williams. Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. After he was discharged, he came back to Paulding to run the family business, Paulding Disposal.

Bebie was born on April 3, 1962 in Agay-Ay, San Juan, Southern Leyte, Philippines to the late Syrapion and Gorgonia (Batino) Pelegrino. Bebie worked as an STNA at Van Wert Manor, Van Wert.

Bruce and Bebie were married in 2003. They were both members of Rose Hill Church of God, Paulding. Bruce and Bebie loved helping at church with Bruce teaching Sunday school and Bebie singing. They both loved their family and the Lord.

Bruce and Bebie are survived by Bruce's sons: Tommy Williams, Toledo, OH; Brent (Sarah) Williams, Paulding, OH; Braden Williams, Toledo, OH; grandchildren: Emily, Jordan, and Abbie Williams, who will miss their Grandpa and Bebie dearly; Bebie's sister, Cerila Yancy and family, CA.

Bruce is preceded in death by his sons' mother, Ruth Ann Williams in April, 2022.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Rose Hill Church of God with Pastor Ron Hofacker officiating. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township, with military rites accorded for Bruce by the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bruce and Bebie's memory c/o Den Herder Funeral Home, P.O. Box 27, Paulding, OH 45879.