Richard Steven Williams, Sr.
September 3, 1953 ~ May 19, 2012
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fairview – Richard Steven Williams, Sr., 58, of Fairview, passed from his earthly home and went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his residence.
Mr. Williams was born in Sanford, Fl. to the late Alfred and Alice Campbell Williams. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Williams. He worked as a mechanic most of his career and attended Trinity of Fairview Church in Fairview.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Lourana Marie Yount Williams; a daughter, Heather Balken and her husband, Bob of Fairview; a daughter, Kim Al-Harbi and her husband, Hussein, of Orlando, Fl.; a son, Richard Steven Williams, Jr. and his wife, Donna of Arden and a daughter, Tanya Clark and her husband, Joseph of Leicester; a brother, Ralph Williams and his wife, Debbie of Asheville; thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Trinity of Fairview with Reverend Stacy Harris officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, May 21, 2012 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
WE LOVED YOU SO MUCH. YOU WERE OUR VERY FIRST CHILD TO LOVE I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW.
We sympathize with your great loss. But always remember that God needs the best and so he has taken Big Steve away. He was a wonderful human being. May he rest in peace.Your family is our our thoughts and prayers!
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We shared a lot of great hunting times together in the Ocala national forest as young kids. Though I haven’t seen you in many years, I often recall those fun filled days stomping in the woods yelling……whooop whooop for the dogs !! Rest in peace cuz .
Jimmy
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AND THE DAYS AHEAD.LOOK TO THE LORD IN THE TOUGH DAYS AHEAD AND HE WILL LEAD AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES.GOD BLESS
i am very sorry for the loss to the family, he was a wonderful man and always seemed so kind. i pray that everyone gets through this time of hardship. you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.