Obituary for Lonnie Richard Williams
Lonnie “Richard” Williams, 73, of Port St. Joe, Florida, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debbie Williams; one son, Clifford Wiley (Kelly) of Tallahassee, FL; five daughters, April Palmer (Edward) of Albany, Ga, Pamela Grice (Charles) and Robbin Peavy (David), both of Wewahitchka, FL, Nikki Butts (Bryan) of Brandon, Miss, and Brandy Fedd of Port St. Joe, FL; two brothers, Roger Dale Williams (Shelia) of Wewahitchka, Roy Williams of Seirra Vista, Arizona; three sisters, Robbie Roberson of Wewahitchka, FL, Martha Williams of Panama City, FL and Linda Dietz of Wewahitchka, FL; Fourteen grandchildren, Matthew & Caleb, Kate & Royce, Britney & Summer, Jarod & Hayley, Taylor, Kaylee, Laney & Nic, Micaela & Cassia and five great-grandchildren; Boone & Baylor, Connor & Chandler and Kasen.
Lonnie “Richard” Williams was born on April, 5th, 1945 in Wewahitchka, Florida to Aldeen and Mae Williams. He graduated from Wewahitchka High School in 1963. He worked several jobs before being drafted into the United States Army, where he worked as a Combat Engineer and earned the Vietnam Service Metal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Metal, and the National Defense Service Metal. After his service, he worked for St. Joe Paper Company where he retired after 30 years, and then traveled the country with his wife driving an 18 wheeler.
He loved horses, MMA Wrestling, gardening and farming. Most importantly, he loved to spend time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 11:00am (EST), on Saturday, September 29th at Holly Hills Cemetery - Port St Joe, FL 32456.
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Celebration of Life
Saturday
29
Sep
11:00 AM
Holly Hill Cemetery
Old Niles Tramroad
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
EST
Cemetery Details
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Holly Hill Cemetery
Old Niles Tramroad
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
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