Williams, GeneAug. 13, 1928 - Aug. 26, 2009Gene Williams, 81, of Lakewood Ranch and formerly of Sarasota, died Aug. 26, 2009. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Williams; brothers Thomas Maxwell Williams (Jessie Nell) of DeBary, John L. Williams (Doris Jean) of North Augusta, S.C.; sister Willie Mae Rice (Gus) of Macon, Ga.; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m., with service following at 3 p,m. at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Burial will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to Woodland Community Church, 9607 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton, FL 34202.