Richard Williams

Richard Williams
(January 17, 1936 – November 3, 2012)

Richard Billy Williams, born January 17, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Willie and Lucille (Campbell) Williams, died on November 3, 2012 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a long time resident of the Dixonville Community, Richard retired from Chemstrand.

He was a member of the Berrydale Baptist Church, the Dixonville Fire Department, the Red Lodge Masonic Lodge #97, The Scottish Rite, the Hadji Shrine Temple and Jay #208 Order of the Eastern Star. Richard was a “die hard” NASCAR fan, he loved to travel and sit around and “shoot” the breeze with family and friends. Richard had a “soft spot” for the needs of others, especially children. His “mailbox” money went to help many good causes!

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years Sabra; brothers, Julius, Kenneth, Frank and Leslie.

He is survived by his son, Rick; granddaughter, Ashley (Joshua) Stringer; great-granddaughter, Sophia Stringer, and great-grandson, Calleb Stringer of Groten, CN.; sister, Maxine of California; sister-in-law, Amanda (Kevin) Thorne of Tennessee, and many caring family members and friends.

A special thank you to Heath Owens, Kevin Borders, Gary Nelson, Aubry Phillips, and Arnold Stowers. A Masonic and Eastern Star service will be held on November 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Jay Funeral Home.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.