Richard was born on January 17, 1942 to Nelson and Alma Williams in Norborne, Missouri. He grew up in Carrollton, Missouri and graduated from Carrollton High School. Richard married the love of his life, Doris (Ahrens) Williams, nearly 63 years ago on April 27, 1963 in Marshall, Missouri.
Richard farmed and worked as an Operations Manager on the Brunswick River Terminal for 20 years. He helped design and build the fertilizer and grain terminal. After moving to Harrisonville, Missouri in 1995, he worked at Old Mill Fertilizer and Grain as an Operations Manager for 15 years. In 2014, Richard and Doris moved to Warsaw, Missouri to be closer to Truman Lake as he was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Richard was known for his sense of humor and quick wit, he loved his family and the outdoors, and never knew a stranger.
Richard is survived by his wife, Doris Williams; son, Mark Randall Williams; daughter-in-law, Pam (Williams) Kenefake and husband, Brian Kenefake; grandchildren, Molly Brave and husband, Travis Brave, Drew Williams and wife, Melora Williams; and five (almost 6) great-grandchildren: Claire Williams, Kolbe Williams, Adeline Williams, Micah Williams, and Amelia Brave; three brothers-in-law: Conny Ahrens, Darell Ahrens and wife, Marilyn Ahrens, and Timmy Ahrens; two sisters-in-law: Pam (Ahrens) Gulley and husband, Roy Gulley, and Vicki (Ahrens) Arni and Matt Arni; many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mickey Williams; daughter-in-law, Lila Williams; two brothers and three sisters.
Richard will be deeply missed by his family and friends whose lives he touched with his heart and smile.
Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with inurnment at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
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