Bill Williams

1946 - 2025

Bill Williams

April 19, 1946 - November 5, 2025

William (Bill) Allen Williams, 79, of Eutawville, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born on April 19, 1946, in Alexandria, Va., Bill was the son of the late Jane Smith Williams and Guy Williams. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Bill dedicated his career to helping others as a Paramedic with the Orangeburg County EMS, where he also served as a Paramedic-EMT Training Officer. Bill lived life to the fullest and was known for his adventurous spirit and servant's heart. He was an avid motorcyclist, a skilled pilot, and a devoted Bible School teacher at Fellowship of Praise in Santee. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Johnye Williams, and his parents. Bill is survived by his sons: Kevin Williams (Miok) of Kotzebue, Alaska, William (Bill) Kendrick of Cheyenne, Wyo., Robert E. Kendrick (life partner, Charles Lloyd) of Valdosta, Ga., and Jeffery L. Kendrick (Monica Outlaw-Kendrick) of Collins, Ga. He is also survived by his siblings: Dale Williams (Deanna) of Moncks Corner, David Williams of St. George, Karen Clarke (Bill) of Goose Creek, and Janet McGrew of Summerville. Bill leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will cherish his memory.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Santee Fellowship of Praise, 8280 Old Number Six Highway, Santee. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., with burial to conclude in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Carolina EMS Association at https://scemsa.org or the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at https://www.nmcrs.org. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at avingerfh.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059, (803) 496-3434.