Richard D. Williams III Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard D. Williams III of Decatur, Alabama, born in Opelika, Alabama, who passed away on April 29, 2023 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard D. Williams III to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard DeLamar Williams, Jr. and Mayre Warner Williams; his wife Mary Vernon Samford "Tay" Williams; and his brother Warner Williams. He is survived by: his children, Margaret Williams Johnston (Rip), Caroline Williams Sanders (Rick), Ginny Williams Sanders (Randy) and Richard DeLamar Williams, IV (Nancy); and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Johnston Stone (John), Mary Johnston, Carrie Sanders Hart (Andrew), Kate Sanders Schemmel (Derek), Richard Sanders (Lucy), Lauren Sanders Simpson (Jeff), Wesley Sanders (Maria), Will Sanders (Alexandra), Richard DeLamar Williams and Blair.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 240 Johnston Street SW, Decatur, AL 35601 or First United Methodist Church, 805 Canal Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601.