WILLIAMS, Hugh James

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/18/2005 Hugh Williams, 69, former radio station owner of Show Low died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at a Phoenix hospital. Services are pending with Black's Mortuary of Show Low. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/21/2005 Hugh J. Williams died Oct. 14, 2005 in Phoenix at Banner Samaritan Hospital at the age of 69. Hugh came to Show Low in 1975 from Pennsylvania. He was a devoted member of St. Rita's Catholic Church and he enjoyed singing in the church choir. He had a commitment to his Lord, his church and the community of Show Low. Hugh owned and operated Radio Station KVSL until he sold it and retired in August 1998. Hugh was always very interested in what was going on in the city of Show Low. He was an active member and Past President of the Show Low Chamber of Commerce. He regularly attended the city council meetings and always tried to accurately report the proceeding on his newscast the following day. Hugh would sometimes be the only one left in the council chambers when the council would return from Executive Session late into the night. Because of his interest in all of the events and activities in Show Low from school to civic organizations, he was referred to as "Mr. Show Low" by many who knew him. His voice, now stilled, will long be remembered. Hugh has no known family survivors, but a host of friends, probable the closest being Marla Haynick and her family now living in Pennsylvania. A viewing will be held from 12-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Owens Mortuary in Show Low. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Show Low. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2005 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Show Low. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or would like to sign an online guest book, you are invited to visit www.owensmortuary.com.