Richard E Williams' Obituary
RICHARD E. 'SMOKE' WILLIAMS, 74
LAKELAND - Richard E. 'Smoke' Williams, 74, passed away from heart failure Nov. 27, 2014. Mr. Williams was born in Lakeland on Oct. 24, 1940, to the late Charles and Myrtle Williams. He's a graduate of Kathleen High School and retired from CSX Railroad. Mr. Williams is survived by his sons, Charles E. Williams (Valerie) of Summerfield, FL. and Eutarcus Williams (Venecia) of Talbott, TN.; brother, Angus Williams (Linda) of Winter Haven, FL.; long time companion, Mary Fall of Lakeland, FL.; grandchildren, R. Jacob Williams (Crystal) of Belleview, FL., S. Tyler Williams (Mandy) of Belleview, FL., MacKenzie Williams of Summerfield, FL. and Eutarcus Williams, Jr. of Talbott, TN.; six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Alvin Williams; and brother, Charles Henry Williams. Visitation will be Tues., Dec. 2, 2014, from 6-8PM at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd., Lakeland. Services will be conducted Wed., Dec. 3, 2014, at 11AM at the funeral home.
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