Roy Lee Williams' Obituary
Roy Lee Williams, 71 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born November 16, 1952, in Nashville, TN.
Roy was a member of the First Baptist Church, Columbia IL. He also served his community as a member of the Millstadt Consolidated School District 160 School Board and the Millstadt Optimist Club. Roy retired in 2013 from Dave Sinclair Ford after 25 years of service. He was an avid cook and a loving Papaw to his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to the beach, spending time with his Westies (Buffy and Lexi) and watching classic black and white films.
Surviving are his wife, Marcia, nee Buettner, Williams of Millstadt, IL, whom he married on June, 18, 1982; son, Alexander Lee (Jacqui) Williams, daughter, Katherine (Bruce Bailey) Williams, grandchildren, Daniel Williams, Cullen Williams, Tierney Williams, and Magnolia Williams-Bailey, nieces, Amy (Brian Niere) Tapley, and Sarah (Phil) Caravia, nephews, Jakob (Tiffany) Combs, and Jordan Combs, cousin, Ann Mayo, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Lee and Juanita, nee Polston, Williams; sisters, Gayle (Claude "Al") Tapley, and Joanne (J. F.) Combs;
Visitation will be Monday, September 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Columbia, IL. Memorial Services will be held following visitation at 12:00 pm at the church with Pastor Jonathan Peters officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: First Baptist Church, Columbia, 1200 Valmeyer Road, Columbia, IL 62236.
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