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Kenneth Williams Obituary

Kenneth Ray Williams Sr. passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Osceola, Arkansas at the age of 63. He was born on June 28, 1962, in Turrell, Arkansas to Virgil Sr. and Georgia Lee Lockett Williams. Kenneth was the Overseer of the Divine Purpose World Overcomers Church in Osceola, Arkansas, where he was a resident of most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents Virgil Sr. and Georgia Williams. Kenneth is survived by his wife Barbara Donald Williams of Osceola, Arkansas, six sons Kendrick Williams of Blytheville, Arkansas, Stevon Smith of Osceola, Arkansas, Kenneth Williams Jr. of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Malcolm Williams of Conway, Arkansas, Markees Smith of Osceola, Arkansas and Kourtnety Smith of Forest, Mississippi, three daughters Jennifer Rabon of Ridgeland, Mississippi, Brittany Smith of Osceola, Arkansas and LaCordia Williams of Forest, Mississippi, three brothers Virgil Williams Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, Billy Joe Stafford of San Diego, California and Jermanie Harris of Madison, Wisconsin, four sisters Memma Baker of Osceola, Arkansas, Louvenia Thomas of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Katie Williams of West Memphis, Arkansas and Ivy Reed of Jonesboro, Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Osceola, Arkansas. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00p.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Osceola, Arkansas, with Pastor Willie Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Whiteside Cemetery in Osceola, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, Arkansas.

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Published by WMC on Aug. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wilson Funeral Home Chapel

Osceola, Arkansas 72370, Osceola, AR 72370

Aug

23

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

Osceola, Arkansas 72370, Osceola, AR 72370

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Wilson Funeral Homes - Osceola

1323 West Keiser Street, Osceola, AR 72370

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Joy Washington

Yesterday

Pastor Kenneth was an awesome man of God I heard so many good memories of him I look at him as a loving funny giving humble and caring person he will be missed I pray for his wife and family for peace wisdom comfort and understanding ❤

Willa Young - Greene

Yesterday

I worked with Kenny at AG when we were 16yrs old. He was always so polite and respectful. My condolences to his family...

Dennis Wood

August 20, 2025

I am so sorry for the family. I have know Kenneth since 8th grade at Shawnee. He was a good man and my prayers go out to his family.

Londressa Patterson

August 20, 2025

Nell and family, sorry for your lost. Keeping you all in in my prayers.

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