Robert L. Williams, 84, of Grand Island, NE died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island, NE May 8, 2026, at 1 PM. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Condolences may be given at ww.w.curranfuneralchapel.com under Robert’s obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Robert was born February 6, 1942, in Brazos County, TX the son of Myrtle A. Williams. He received his education in Cozad, NE. He entered the U.S. Army on February 6, 1959, earning his GED while serving. Robert was honorably discharge on April 3, 1962. Robert married Donna Allen on January 6, 1963, in Cozad, NE. They made their home there raising their children Monty and Kevin. Robert worked for Coopers Feed and later drove truck for Valley Sales. He owned and operated Valley Transport until his divorce. Robert moved to Grand Island and was an independent contract carrier driving for G. I. Express and Fremont Contract Carriers until his retirement. He married Luann Gruntorad on June 13, 2014, in Kearney, NE. They lived in Arizona before returning to Nebraska.

Robert was an outdoor enthusiast enjoying deer and pheasant hunting, fishing, and was a learned mechanic enjoying working on vehicles of all types.

He was a member of the VFW Club.

Survivors of his immediate family include his wife, Luann Gruntorad-Williams of Kearney, NE

Sons; Monty Williams of Alda, NE

Kevin Williams of Lexington, NE

Six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Sister, Florence Morton of Stockton, CA

Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Williams.