Richard W. Williams, age 75 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his home. A visitation for family and friends will be 7:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Cremation will follow with burial in the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard W. Williams Memorial Fund and can be left in care of funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Richard worked at Bernard Glass as a radiator repairman. He served as captain for the Clinton Fire Department for eight years.

Richard was the son of Harry and Violet (Evans) Williams who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was his first wife, Betty; son, Ricky Williams; two brothers, James and Billy; and two sisters, Francis and Marion.

Survivors include his wife, Sara E. Williams of the home; three daughters, Sherry J. Poling, Kristi K. McFarlane and Marrisa J. Henson, all of Clinton; one son, James R. Williams, Clinton; and a brother-in-law, Jerry L. McFarlane, Clinton; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.