Richard Williams, 81, Enjoyed westerns and telling stories

He was born April 12, 1922 in Beckley, West Virginia where he lived till moving to Akron, Ohio in 1953. He resided in Oberlin from 1954-1978. He has resided with his son Eddie in Amherst and Vermilion for the last 19 years.

He was a veteran of World War II. Richard was employed by Oberlin College for 27 years, retiring in 1985 from the building and ground maintenance department. He was a long time member of the Masonic Order. He enjoyed old westerns and telling stories.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years Pauline Williams (nee Kidd); his son Eddie Williams of Vermilion; one grandchild; three step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; his brothers Junior Williams; Bobby Williams; and Lonnie Williams, all of West Virginia, and Roy Lee Williams of Elyria; his aunt Eva Smith of West Virginia; his adopted brother Dennis Williams of West Virginia; and by his parents Arthur and Mary Ethel Williams (nee Berry); and by his sisters Lois McClug and Alma Coughlin.

Friends may call Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Hemple Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. from the funeral home. The Rev. Steve and Mary Hammond, pastors of Peace Community Church in Oberlin, will officiate.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Peace Community Church; 44 East Lorain, Oberlin, 44074.