STANTON - Elton Williams, 80 of Stanton, died Nov. 12, 2020. Graveside services were Nov. 16, at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton.
He was born April 19, 1940, in Jones County and married Becky Matthies Jan. 12, 1983 in Abilene.
He graduated from Eastland High School and served in the United States Army in Washington State. He was a longtime musician playing the guitar and bass guitar. He wrote the song, “Green Snakes On The Ceiling” which was recorded by Johnny Bush, and his band, Elton Williams and the Pride of Texas Band, recorded an album titled “As Long As I Live”.
Survivors include his wife Becky Williams; three daughters, Tracy Rakowitz, Amanda Mobley, and Julie Rich; one son James Hill; and three sisters, Kedron Franklin, Joyce Thompson, and Eloise Woods.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Colleen Williams; a grandson Brad Rich; and a brother Charles Williams.
Honorary pallbearers were Issac Letkeman, Hugh Brian Schafer, Bryan Creech, Rodney Oaks, Will Mobley, Wesley Hill and Gaige Hill.
The family suggests memorials to the Martin County Senior Center, P. O. Box 1233, Stanton, Texas 79782.
Arrangements were under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www. npwelch.com.