Obituaries -- Monty Williams

April 3, 1960 – November 22, 2020

Rachel Dahl
11/30/2020 08:01 PM (update 04/10/2023 11:11 PM)
Source: Smith Family Funeral Home

Obituaries -- Monty Williams — *Monty Williams*

On Sunday, November 22, Monty Charles Williams passed away at Renown Regional Medical Hospital.

Monty was born in Yuba City, California on April 3, 1960 and lived in Ruby Valley, Nevada before his family moved to and made their home in Fallon, Nevada. He is the son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Moon Williams and the brother of the late Elizabeth “Libby” Austin. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Williams, son, Gordon Williams, his two nieces, Shawnee Lee and Charlize Lee, sister, Dee Dee Ramirez, many nieces and nephews, and many, many other family members and friends.

He enlisted in the US Marines Corps in 1981 and served as an M60 machine gunner. He served in Okinawa, Japan. He was discharged in 1983.

Monty was a Nevada Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and was working for the New Frontier Treatment Center in Fallon at the time of his death. Previously, he worked as the Executive Director for the Statewide Native American Coalition at the ITCN in Reno.

Monty married the love of his life Sandra Gibbons in Carson City, Nevada in 2009. They lived in Carson City for a short period of time before moving back to his home in Fallon. They traveled to many powwows throughout the years. Monty was a champion Northern Traditional dancer and Southern Straight dancer, he was also a Gourd dancer, being a Headsman for the Silver State Gourd Society. He also was an MC and Arena Director at several powwows.

Three of Monty’s greatest accomplishments in his life were becoming a father to his son, Gordon, his 31 years of sobriety, and being a state Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Monty worked with the Tribes in Nevada to teach the dangers of drugs and alcohol and to empower them to overcome the effects of multi-generational addiction and work collaboratively to address the risk factors damaging communities. He especially enjoyed working with youth, and planning community events and conferences.

A memorial service for Monty will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Fallon, Nevada.

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Leilene 04/20/2022 11:15 PM

I miss my uncle man he was the best

Marilyn 12/03/2020 05:16 PM

He was a wonderful person ,one you could count on to make the world a better place.May you journey home be filled with the light s you shared with so many here .Graced to have known you.

Sharon kitchen 12/02/2020 04:46 PM

He will be missed all around; was respected for holding to traditional ways and setting a good example!

Debra Ridenour 12/02/2020 11:45 AM

Monty was one of the most gentle souls I have ever met. The twinkle in his eye and the radiant smile was there for all to see. I was so grateful that he was willing to be a part of my Husbands celebration of life. That was Monty. Always there to offer to help wherever he could. His clients all thrived under his guidance. His co-workers are all devastated. He will truly be missed by all. My entire family send our love and condolences to the family of this great man. RIP Monty. Dance well and may your light shine on. Say Hi to Gary?.

Cameron Smith 12/01/2020 10:31 PM

Condolences to the family of Monty, I had the privilege of working with Monty at ITCN, we first started working together to start up the Statewide Native American Coalition. I was definitely saddened to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed.

GlendaDavis 12/01/2020 09:12 PM

Prayers to his family

Daniel Thayet 12/01/2020 05:18 PM

Brother you will be missed. I will cherish our long talks and presentations we did throughout Nevada. Ride that Harley, shoot that Bull Elk and Dance in the skies with our ancestors.