Richard Allen Williams, 82, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away November 27th after a long and fulfilling life.
Richard was born on August 14, 1942, in Lake City, Florida. He graduated from Lake City, Florida School of Forestry. After graduating, he spent 20 years in the Forestry business before transitioning into the Dry Cleaning and Laundry business.
He married Mary George Provost in 1974, and they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Richard and Mary George shared four children, one daughter, Elizabeth and three sons, Michael, Cullen, and Stephen.
In 2012 Richard retired and enjoyed spending time fishing with Banjo, tending to his dogs and working on his beloved farm in Lucedale, Mississippi. Richard was known for his caring heart, strong will and unwavering love for his wife, children and twelve beautiful grandchildren.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dorris Miller Williams and Walter Dudley Williams.
He is survived by his brother Walter David Williams; his children Elizabeth Ann Davidson (Paul); Michael Allen Williams (Kelley); Stephen Grant Williams (Cathy); Cullen Bryant Wilson (Michelle); his grandchildren Ryan and Andrew Davidson; Harrison, Lindsey and Lila Williams; Tyler, Morgan Kate and Benson Williams; Samantha, Sarah, Haley and Sally Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 am. and a Celebration of Life at 11:00am at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Florence, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund- Westminster Presbyterian Church in honor of Reverend John J. McKell – or plant a tree with alivingtribute.org in his memory.
