It's been a while since I looked in on this message board, so please forgive me if this info has already been presented:
I just learned of the passing of Earl Williams, AT&T/Lucent contractor, on 9/5/16, he was 82 years old. When my annual Christmas card was returned to sender, I did a google search and found the obituary. He lived in Elon, NC.
If the name doesn't sound familiar, it may be because he was involved in support of several special projects and may not have made the rounds of the mainstream IUSS sites.
For those of you who were fortunate enough to have "encountered" him, Earl was an unforgettable figure. For those who were not lucky enough to have crossed paths with him, you missed a gem!!