Service Details
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Place: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI 53403
Visitation: 12:00pm until 2:00pm
Service: 2:00pm
No interment is scheduled.
Roy Williams, 74, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2016, with his family by his side at Wheaton Franciscan in Racine, WI.
Roy was born September 9, 1942, to the late Marion and Ruth Williams. Roy and his family migrated to Racine, WI, in the early 1950’s. He attended Park High School. Roy worked for Tree Tool and Die for over 20 years until they departed Racine. He then went on to Jacobsen Manufacturing where he was employed again for over 20 years. Roy also worked as security for All Saint’s Medical Center until his retirement in 2004. Roy is a member of Gospel Ministries and was baptized in 2008.
Roy loved to sing and was one of the lead singers of a local band that blessed the community with beautiful music for many years along with his brother, Lonnie Williams, and cousin, Henry Scarborough. Roy also loved to fish and anyone that knew him, knew that he was an avid fisherman.
He leaves behind his wife, Terrie Williams; six children, Danny (Sheila) Williams of Racine, WI, Michelle Williams of Brooklyn Park, MN, Joey Williams of Charlotte, NC, Kenny (Debra) Williams of Racine, WI, Evelyn Williams of Racine, WI, Tina Williams of Racine, WI; step-daughters, Melissa (Jeff) Williams, Mirijah Sheppard of Racine, WI, Janelle Gordon of AZ; step-sons, James (Kewanna) Gordon of IN, Corey (Tyra) Babington of IN, and Daniel Babington of Racine, WI; a host of grandchildren, over 50 great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Williams; mother, Ruth Williams (Wells); brothers, Lonnie and Charles Williams; daughters, Lisa Greene and Etta Williams.
A memorial celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, 2:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 12:00pm until the time of the service.
Josephine Williams says
To my family your heart is heavy but God is Able to bring you through it he won’t leave you or Forsake you Just hold on to God’s Unchanging Hand. My Prayers goes out to you all and Love you much
Josephine Williams says
To my family my Prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow God is Able he will bring you through it just trust and Believe Love you much
Josephine Williams says
To my family my Prayers goes out to you all God is Able just trust and believe he won’t leave you or forsake you Love you all
Stacey Moore & Family says
Our family is praying for your family. God bless you all.
Renee Lee says
To my cousins , please accept my heart felt condolences ! Unk Roy will be missed!
Ricky Oliver, Lowell Massachusetts says
To my cousin and great friend – my heart is so heavy at your lost. I love they way that you accepted me and my siblings in as a part of your family when my mom your aunt Ada Mae passed as such a early age – I have a lifetime of memories of our fishing trips, cook outs and family reunions. Your passing hits me hard but I have my great memories. I love you forever RIH Roy
Pam Walker says
Praying for you and your family.