George Denver Williams, age 92, of Asheville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2026, only 18 days after his beloved wife, Melba went home.

George was born on November 24,1933, in Madison County, and was a resident of Buncombe County most of his life. A 1952 graduate of French Broad High School and Blanton’s Business College. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an SP4 and a member of the 82nd Reconnaissance Company of the 2nd Armored Division.

George had a lifelong passion for Model A Fords. He started driving one in the family business at age 12, delivering groceries; he also worked on cars in the family business. He was a charter member of the Old Timers Model A Club. George and Melba toured often and as far away as Indianapolis where they drove their 1929 Roadster and 1928 Tudor Sedan around the speedway. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to help with a Model A problem. He loved NASCAR and was a David Pearson fan. George also was an upholsterer for over 50 years and in later years was owner/operator of his own business. He was a member of Brookstone Church (and formerly Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church).

He was the son of the late E.J. “Shorty” and Ida Belle Ramsey Williams and husband to the late Melba Woody Williams whom he was married 70 years. Also preceding him in death were his sisters, Glenda Bailey and Helen Kuykendall.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Leisa Poitinger (Keith); sons, Tracy Williams (Teresa) and Gregg Williams (Kelly); grandchildren, Brandon Hawkins (Molly), Brittany Byers (Greg), Christopher Williams (Jessica), and Sarah Angus (Josh); and great grandchildren, Camden, Jordan and Hudson Byers, Elliott Williams, and Sabrina, Kathryn and William Angus; and Farrah and Brock Hawkins.

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at West Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory with military rites. Reverend Mike Schrader will officiate.

Memorials may be made to The Model A Ford Foundation, PO Box 28, Peotone, IL 60468-0028.

The family would like to thank Kylie Franklin with the Veteran’s Administration for her professional and compassionate care.

West Family Funeral Services is honored to be serving Mr. Williams’ family.