Ricky Sanford Williams

Ricky Sanford Williams obituary, College Grove, TN

Ricky Sanford Williams

Ricky Williams Obituary

Visit the Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Ricky Sanford Williams, age 64, of College Grove, TN, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025. Ricky was born and raised in Williamson County to the late David Sanford Williams and Josephine Harper Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Williams.

Ricky was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed being around water and nature. You would often find him relaxing next the water with a fishing pole and sitting in his chair. Ricky also had a special love for hunting. When his grandchildren arrived, he always grew a big smile. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Ricky enjoyed sports of all kinds.

Mr. Ricky is survived by his daughter, Ashley Dawn Williams of Fairview, TN; son, Jacob Tyler Williams of Gallatin, TN; 6 grandchildren, Lilly, Zacharia, Jocee, Bailey, Cohen, and Kaiyah; brother, Randy Williams of Chapel Hill, TN; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive.

Per the request of Ricky, there will be no services scheduled at this time.

Services in care of Lawrence Funeral Home, 203 South Horton Pkwy Chapel Hill, TN. 37034 931-364-2233 www.lawrencefuneral.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services

203 South Horton Pkwy P.O. Box 8, Chapel Hill, TN 37034

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