R.J. Williams

R. J. Williams, 87, of the Lord's School House Community, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Born May 26, 1923 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of Elbert A. and Mae Black Williams. R. J. was a retired Lineman after 38 years with AP&L, a U.S. Army Veteran, Mason, and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean Williams; son, J.D. Williams of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; step-children, Mike Cowan of Morrilton, Jo-Ellyn Mayfield of Conway; step-grandchildren, Stacy Pate (Shawn) of Perryville, Jason Cowan (Dalaina) of St. Vincent; step-great-grandchildren, Madison Cowan, Parker and Paisley of St. Vincent, and Ava and Brady Pate of Perryville; sister, Betty Hale of Lord's School House Community. Graveside services with Military and Masonic rites will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 29, at Old Salem Cemetery with Bro. James Mullins officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gideon's International. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.