Bobby Williams, Sr.

Bobby Williams, Sr. (SFC) 74, of Richmond, VA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Willie & Amelia Williams, 3 brothers Lynwood Williams (Lynn), Willie Williams, Jr. (Bone Crusher), Preston Davis (T) and 3 sisters Vicerlus Whitley (Vy), Lola Bell Williams (Panky), Bertha Mae Dorsey (Bert) all of Richmond except for Bert who was from Marion, SC and one son Bobby Williams, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Lee Williams, 2 sons Walter Ray Williams, Brian Christopher Williams, Sr., 1 daughter Kellie Regina Cox, 6 granddaughters LaTonya West (whom he raised as one of his own), Danielle McClary, Brittany Hildebrand, Rayven Powell, Paris Powell, Dana Anderson, Kamyl Williams and 1 grandson Brian Williams, Jr., 12 great grandchildren, 3 sisters Rosie Christian, Liola Banks, Bernice Wilson and a host of cousins, nieces & nephews.

Bobby's military career began in December 1961 and continued until his retirement in December 1981 with a rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). During this time he did 1 tour in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. He was stationed at various military bases throughout the United States as well as Germany. During his 20 year career he received many awards and recognitions. After his retirement he went to work for the Virginia Department of Corrections in 1982 at Deep Meadow Correctional Center; after it closed in 1984 he transferred to Nottoway Correctional Center where he worked until he retired in 2010.

Bobby was known as the "Mr. Fix It Man". He enjoyed fishing, gardening, bowling and sports. His favorite sport was football with his favorite team being the Washington Redskins. He was an active member of Goodwill COGIC in McKenney, VA where he performed his duties as Deacon until his illness.

The family will receive family and friends for the visitation on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Mimms Funeral Home at 1827 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at The Pentecostals of Richmond (AXIS Building) 2200 Pickens Road North Chesterfield, VA 23224. Internment will be at Virginia Veteran's Cemetery at Amelia where he will receive full military honors.