Samuel Robert Williams

Samuel Robert "Bob" Williams, passed away on September 9, 2026 at the age of 96. He was a resident of Albuquerque for 44 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy (Skubitz) Williams. He is also survived by daughter Margot Teel, her husband John Teel, and their daughters Ally Teel and Catherine Teel, her husband Alex Gonzales, and son Ted Williams. In addition, he is survived by nieces Linda Marboe, Janie Budell, Julie Williams, and nephew Scott Williams, sister-in-law Mickey (Skubitz) Miller and their families. He is preceded in death by his son Tom Williams, daughter Amy Williams, parents Fred and Florence Williams, twin brother Fred Lee Williams, brother Dr. James R. Williams, grandson-in-law John Boyer and niece Lee Williams.

Bob was born in 1930 in Butte, MT and graduated from Butte Public High School in 1948 and then from the University of Montana in 1953 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. He was very active in sports in high school and played on the University golf team with his twin brother for three years. After graduation from college, he served for two years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force. In 1956, he began a long career with Mountain Bell, where he met his wife Peggy. Eventually, they relocated to El Paso and then to Albuquerque, before retiring from USWest in 1987.

Bob became addicted to golf as a caddy at the age of 12, where he said one of the highlights was caddying for Byron Nelson in 1945. Bob continued to play golf almost to the age of 90.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He will be missed by many friends, and especially by his family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at 10:00 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or to Faith Lutheran Church of Albuquerque.