Richard Joseph Williams, 55, of Lebanon, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Lebanon.
He was born Nov. 26, 1966, in Harrisonville, Mo. to Norman Dewayne and Rosie Louise Sutton Williams.
Richard married Sherry Brown, who preceded him in death on June 3, 2012. He also was preceded in death by his father; his daughter Rachel who died on Dec. 5, 2007; and one brother, David Williams.
He worked for Independent Stave for over 24 years. He enjoyed listening to music, bonfires, fishing, painting, and anything outdoors. He was a collector of eagles. More than anything, he loved time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by a son, David Brown of Lebanon; a daughter Misty Williams (Cody Alexander) of Lebanon; grandchild, Cori Booyer; his mother, Rosie Williams of Harrisonville; brothers and sisters, James Williams, Elmer Williams, Darlene Capps, Carol Sprinkles, Pat Blackketter, and Sheryl Crabtree, all of the Harrisonville area; Uncle Hank Sutton; dear friends, Marlene Varella of Buffalo, and John Cooper of Lebanon; many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
A graveside service and burial for Richard Joseph Williams will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Lebanon Cemetery with Steve Jones officiating, under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. There is no scheduled visitation.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made for the family of Richard Williams. Donations may be left or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948 or 1001 N. Lynn, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.
