Richard J. Williams, age 74 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00am. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Richard James Williams was born November 4, 1951 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Cyril and Georgia (Merriman) Williams. Richard was a Clinton High School graduate-Class of 1970. He was employed with Williams Rock until 1983 and then managed Consumers grocery store until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, and was a loving caretaker of his daughter, Kelley, and mother, Georgia, until their deaths.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila of the home, and his brother, Ron Williams.

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