Ronald D. Williams, 90, of O’Fallon, IL, born Saturday, November 25, 1933, in White County, IL, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL.
Ronald was a retired accountant with Monsanto and Institute Management of Accountants. He attended Carmi High School and recieved a BS degree in Accounting at SIU-C. He was a member of St. Clair Lodge #24 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Past Potentate of Ainad Shrine 1995, Past President of Color Guard, Legion of Honor, Dania Shrine Club, Belleville Shrine Club, Uniform Units, Emeritus member of the St. Louis Shriners Hospital Board of Governors, Southern Illinois Court 86 ROJ, Belle Clair Rotary Club, Fairview Heights Elks Club and O’Fallon United Church of Christ. He was also United States Naval Aviator from 7-20-1955 to 6-12-1972.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Louis Albert Williams and Iva Mary Williams
- Brother: Floyd (Marilyn) Williams
- Sister: Mary Ellen Williams
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Linda, nee Hayes, Williams of O’Fallon, IL
- Son: Mark S. Williams of Belleville, IL
- Daughter: Kimberly Fernandez of O’Fallon, IL
- Brother: Jerry (Mary Ann) Downen of Freeburg, IL
- Grandson: Nathan P. Williams
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s – St. Louis, O’Fallon United Church of Christ. or Childrens Dyslexia Learning Center Southern Ill. a Scottish Rite Charity.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Jester walk through will be held at 7:13pm followed by the Past Potentates and Divan, Legion of Honor and the Masonic service.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Interment will be private at Dillingham Shed, Thompsonville, IL.
13 Comments To "Ronald D. Williams"
#1 Comment By John Craver On March 3, 2024 @ 1:58 pm
My deepest sympathies to Linda, Mark and Kimberly, Ron was fine an honorable man. May God Bless you
#2 Comment By Jo Ann Wehmeier On March 3, 2024 @ 10:31 pm
Linda and family. So sorry to hear about Ron. I know he struggled for a long time. I know you two had a wonderful relationship. Sending our sympathy, prayers and hugs.
#3 Comment By Kendra Grout On March 4, 2024 @ 8:55 am
Linda and family, I am extending to all of you my condolences in the loss of Ron. He was a very special and accomplished individual! Prayers for all of you!
#4 Comment By Doug and Lauran Hardy On March 4, 2024 @ 10:41 am
Linda, our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Ron was one of the best. We’ll miss him. Prayers to you all.
#5 Comment By Chuck and Gailyn Dowling On March 4, 2024 @ 2:05 pm
My sincere condolences to Linda and her family for their loss. May Ron rest in peace. He was a good man.
#6 Comment By Michele Johnson On March 4, 2024 @ 2:39 pm
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Ron was a big presence in your family and life, and he will be missed. He always had a smile on his face!!!
On behalf of myself, the staff and the families of the Dyslexia Center, our deepest condolences.
Michele Johnson
#7 Comment By Mary Jane Lawrence On March 4, 2024 @ 3:25 pm
Kim, Mark and family, you have my deepest sympathy !
#8 Comment By Suzanne and Larry Brown On March 4, 2024 @ 3:41 pm
Dear Linda, Kim and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. I hope you can take comfort in knowing his suffering is over and he is in the loving hands of The Lord.
#9 Comment By Gary Pierce On March 4, 2024 @ 7:22 pm
He was an incredible man ! Thank you for your service sir ! Condolences for Kim and the family 🙏
#10 Comment By TreeHut Preschool On March 5, 2024 @ 1:43 pm
Kim and family, please accept our sincere condolences! ❤️ We will be praying for you.
#11 Comment By Joyce Blankenship On March 7, 2024 @ 7:27 am
My sympathies to your family at your time of loss! I always enjoyed Ron’s smile ! May God wrap his arms around you during and always in your time of need!
#12 Comment By James O Thompson On March 11, 2024 @ 8:33 am
Our Heavenly Father will fold the arms of His love and protection around those who put their trust in Him. Until then my Brother until then, Farewell.
#13 Comment By Jim Ruffner On March 14, 2024 @ 12:34 pm
Ron and Linda have been dear friends of my parents for years. My father was a Shriner and I remember his joy when Ron was selected to be Potentate. Our family enjoyed years of friendship with the Williams family and we are deeply saddened by Ron’s passing. We also remember the wonderful times we spent with him and his family. Rest in peace Ron