Reginald “Ric” Williams

Reginald “Ric” Williams

Reginald “Ric” Williams was born November 30, 1962, to the late Geraldine and John Williams.

He attended Caruthersville Public Schools. He spent his younger years tinkering with his motorbikes when he got time. He really enjoyed watching his wrestling and basketball games in his free time.

He was a stay-at-home Dad to his five children that he loved.

Reginald departed this life on December 26, 2024, at the Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti, Missouri.

Reginald leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife: Carloyn Williams; four children: Anthony Hamilton, Keyesha Hamilton, Nikita Hamilton and Regina (Damon) Alexander, all of Caruthersville, MO; two sisters: Eunice (Charles) Agnew of Anderson, IN, and Freda (Raymond) Kershaw of Caruthersville, MO; three brothers: James (Carrie) Anderson of Caruthersville, MO, Leo Williams of Anderson, IN, and Christopher (Abalene) Wilburn of Virginia; seven grandchildren: Kevin Smith, Vincent Young, Ta’ hah Smith, Vindashia Young, Logan Hamilton, Andreanisha Alexander, and Delshain Alexander, all of Caruthersville, MO; mother-in-law: Levonne Loman; father-in-law: Will Malone; six brothers-in-law: Mark, Jerome, Chris, Veshone Malone, all of Mississippi, Dundi and Lonnie (Lawanda) Hamilton of Caruthersville, MO; two sisters-in-law: Debra Hamilton of Hayti, MO and Michelle Sims of Mississippi; one living aunt: Evelina Anderson; and one living uncle: Adell Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents - John and Geraldine Williams, his daughter - Carolletta Hamilton, his grandparents - Mary and Clay Anderson, his sister - Liticia Hamilton, and his brother-in-law - Reggie Malone.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the H.S. Smith Chapel with Pastor Jamie Jones officiating.

H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services.