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Rick Williams Obituary
Milan - Ricky (Rick) Steven Williams, age 65 of Milan, passed March 18, 2020, at Jackson General Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Rick was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Milan. He loved music and spent most of his life performing all over the Southeast and even Alaska. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the Elk's Lodge #192 of Jackson. Rick was a member of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Red Coats. He had a passion for the beach life.
He is survived by his sons, Colby (Bess) Williams of Chattanooga, TN, and Jeremy (Barbara) Williams of Chattanooga, TN, grandchildren, Ella, Jack, and Finn Williams, Maleah, Aizlin, Ethan Williams, and Daliss Compton, great-grandchildren, Elaina, Eli, and Emmett, ex-wife, Leigh Ann Ferguson.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, James William Williams and Jean Myram Hickman Williams, and brother, Mike Williams.
"If there is a Heaven for me I'm sure it has a beach attached to it" - Jimmy Buffett
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Tim and Linda
April 3, 2020
We just learned of Ricks passing and are so sadden, he was always such a nice guy. We met Rick on our morning dog walks along Higgs Beach in Key West. Rick always had a smile on his face and was so kind and gentle in warmly greeting our two little doggies in the morning. He was especially fond of our one dog who is a Cairn Terrier, as he said it reminded him of his Yorkie that he used to have, which he loved and missed. So, our little HIGGINS always got extra attention and loving from Rick. Towards the end of December, we sadly found out our 12 year old Higgins was thermally ill and Rick was even more loving to our little Higgins when we now brought him by in a stroller. The day we walked by with only one dog, Rick came up and gave us each a wonderful hug....and had tears in his eyes. Rick was a very caring and wonderful man. Our lives are richer, because Rick lived and touch our lives........ Our deepest sympathy and love to his family.....Tim and Linda
Steve Griffin
March 22, 2020
My Wife and many friends loved Rick's Love for Music and Friendship ! He and Leeann was at my 40th Birthday Party w/ more friends my Lovely Wife put it all together in Nashville. We will miss him and Prayers go out to Family.
Gary Light
March 21, 2020
Rick was a friend for a long time,always cheerful and pleasant to be around. RIP Rick. Your passing saddens me.
Richard Gilmore
March 20, 2020
What a guy Rick was. Spent time with him in Milan during the summers at my sisters back when we were in high school. What fun times. With Rick there was never a dull moment. When you had a "Big Time" with Rick your ribs were sore for weeks from laughing! One of the funniest people I ever knew. He could have been an actor in Hollywood or a star in Vegas had he chose to. A talented and loving guy! You'll be missed Rick!
Richard Perdomo
March 19, 2020
R.I.P. my friend until we meet again!
Donna Hicks
March 19, 2020
Heaven just got sweeter. RIP Rick.
Donna Hines
March 19, 2020
You will be missed by so many who loved you and enjoyed spending time with you. Some day I hope to be part of the big jam session you'll have going on in Heaven. The music up there wI'll be so much sweeter now. RIP dear friend.
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