On Wednesday, September 2, 2015 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Williams; father of James A., Gerald C. (Sharon), Joseph F. (Meg) and John M. (Carol); grandfather of Michael, David, Matthew (Cheryl), Christopher (Alex), Thomas (Jessica) Williams and Jennifer (Dave) Rittenhouse. Elmer was great-grandfather to Beaufort and Lawson Williams and was greatly anticipating the arrival of great-granddaughter, Williams. His brother, Ernest Clark Williams, resides in Elmer’s native state of Oklahoma. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring MD, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 12 to 1 p.m., with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to USO Metropolitan Washington.http://us.uso.org/WashingtonBaltimore/