Richard A. "Rick" Williams, Sr.

Richard “Rick” Alan Williams, Sr., 66 of Randlett, OK passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK after a long illness. Born July 23, 1941 in Cirtsville, WV he was the son of Arvilla J. Williams Roggan of Beckley, WV and the late Manuel Gonzalez and stepson of the late Francis J. Roggan. Rick lived in Cirtsville until he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1959. He joined in the US Army in 1961 and served 4 years for his country. An owner-operator truck driver for over 30 years, he was the owner of Williams Truck Leasing. He retired in 2007. Rick enjoyed classic cars, NASCAR and watching sports as well as collecting coins and matchbooks. His beloved dogs preceded him in death – Sassy on April 16, 2008 and Cowboy on April 25, 2008. In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by his faithful companion of 13 years, Jody Hutchinson of Randlett, OK, his first wife, Midge Sluss of Beckley; a son, Richard A. Williams, Jr. and wife, Danielle of Clovis, NM; one daughter, Alica J. Williams and husband, Eddie of Beckley and three grandchildren, Nathan and Logan Williams of Beckley and Abigayle Williams of Clovis, NM. Also surviving are several other family members in West Virginia and Ohio as well as many loved ones and friends in Oklahoma. In accordance with his wishes, Rick was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Beckley with Dr. Bob Stoddard and Rev. David Rumberg officiating. The WV Honor Guard will perform a military flag folding ceremony. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Heber Street, Beckley, WV 25801. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Information submitted by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV