Mr. Robert W. Williams

November 28, 1936 - December 19, 2020

Robert Wesley Williams, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away December 19, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Born November 28, 1936, in Snellville, he was the son of the late John Berry “J. B.” and Newtie Joe (Wesley) Williams. He was a 1955 graduate of Snellville High School and worked as a self-employed General Contractor and Real Estate Developer, working extensively in Gwinnett County and across North Georgia. He served as a board member for Walton EMC for more than 33 years, as well as the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation for 6 years. Mr. Williams was formerly an elder with Mt. Carmel Christian Church. After retirement to Lavonia, he became a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Marlon Jackson Williams; children and step-children: Angie Williams Seymour (Guy), Terry Jackson Maher (Joe), Craig Jackson, Teresa Williams Rutzinski (Larry) and Renee Jackson Prather (Ron); grandchildren: Brent Maher, Mark Seymour, Mitch Seymour, Kaitlin Bryant, Blake Maher, Amy Landis, Amelia Taylor, Ashley Jackson, Olivia Aultman, and Audrey Aultman; and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife: Shirley Kuter Williams; a daughter: Jeanine Williams Allen; a step-son: Brian Jackson; and a brother: John Donald Williams. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021, weather permitting, at Snellville Historical Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or the Lavonia First Baptist church Building Fund, P.O. Box 47, Lavonia, GA 30553. Mr. Williams was cremated in accordance with his request. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com. Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.