Arlen Keith Williams, 61 of Tulsa, OK, went to be with his Eternal Father on Sunday night December 18th, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on December 23rd, 2016 at Garnett Road Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. Pastor Darrin McKnight of Southwood Baptist Church will be officiating.
Arlen was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 26th, 1955. He graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa, OK and continued on to receive a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from Oklahoma Baptist University.
Arlen was married to Judy Cox on August 16th, 1980; they have been married 36 years.
Arlen worked as a Computer Programmer for American Airlines, Sabre, EDS, and HP for 28 years. He enjoyed watching and refereeing Soccer, volunteering at his church and other ministries, singing in the church choir, and most of all spending time with his family and wife that he loved more than anything. He was also actively involved in the Baptist Disaster Relief Ministry where he traveled with volunteers to help communities rebuild after disasters.
Arlen is survived by his wife of 36 years Judy, dad Joe Williams of Tulsa, son John Williams of Norman, son Philip Williams and wife Laura from Frisco, TX, daughter Erica Williams and husband Greg from Tulsa, grandchildren, Brooklyn, Nathan and Natalie from Frisco, TX, granddaughter Rylie from Tulsa, OK and her brother (expected June 2nd, 2017), grandchildren Clara and Cohen Williams from Farmington, AR, brother Brian Williams and wife Brenda from Marietta, GA, brother Kevin Williams and wife Jodi from Oklahoma City, and other family and friends.
Arlen is preceded in death by his mom Betty Williams and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Garnett Road Baptist Church -- 620 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa, OK 74128 or BGCO Disaster Relief -- 3800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at
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