Victor 'Bud' Edward Williams 81 of Sturgis passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care. A memorial service will be 2:00pm Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Black Hills National Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Fox officiating. The Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard will be providing full military honors. He was born December 5, 1925 in Delmont, SD, to Ray and Agatha (Goldhammer) Williams. He lived on a farm south of Delmont, SD, and attended schools in Tripp and Delmont. He served in the Army for two years beginning in 1945, spending his first year in Japan. After his discharge from the service, her farmed south of Delmont until retiring in 1975. Upon retiring he spent his winters in Texas and his summers in Hill City and Wagner, SD. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Chester Williams. He is survived by his brother Lloyd (Rosalie) Williams of Missouri Valley, IA; sister-in-law Clarice Williams of Rapid City; nephew Steven (Tammi) Williams of Rapid City; niece Susan (Bill Fleming) Turnbull of Rapid City; niece Bonny (Mark) Jenniges of Hot Springs; nephew Tim Williams of Missouri Valley, IA; nephew Douglas Williams of Logan, IA; 11 great-nieces and nephews, and 8 great-great nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends and relatives. Buddy will be missed for his fun-loving, spirited outlook on life. Condolences can be sent to Steve Williams, 4745 Galena Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702