Richard Williams Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Williams of Oblong, Illinois, born in Robinson, Illinois, who passed away on June 9, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rex Williams and Ruth Bernice Williams (Tharp); his stepmother Jean Bowen; and his brothers, Kenneth (Donna Williams), Roy Lee Williams and Gerald Tharp (Herald Tharp).
He is survived by: his children, Tony Williams of Oblong, IL, Rick Willams (Jami McDaniel), Kevin Williams of Greenup, IL, Melissa "Missy" Williams of Dana, IL and Angela "Angie"; his stepsons, Joey (Jodi Allen), Jesse and Korina Allen of Robinson, IL; his grandchildren, Toni Hilburn, Kierstin, Zack Naylor, Allison, Jeremy Layman, Tiffany, Dakota Fritch, Tyler Woods, Alleya Williams, Trey Williams, Tynleigh McDaniel, Madelyn Williams and Abigail Williams; his stepgrandchildren, Jessica Bell, Brooke Allen, Claire Allen, Gracie Allen, Johnie, Adele Allen, Jena, Isaac Davis, Colton Allen, Logan Lee, Trinity Lee and Gabe Lee; his great grandchildren, Simon Hilburn, Aadia Kajander, Zeegan Naylor, Karsyn Naylor, Brantley Layman, Mavric Layman and Olivia Fritch; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Bryar Stewart, BryAnn Bell, Brielle Bell and Brecklynn Bell; his brother James; and his sister-in-law Sue Williams of Effingham, IL..
The family requests that expressions of sympathy may take the form of a contribution to the Oblong Christmas in the Park.
