On September 22, 2021, Rufus Lee "Ducey" Williams passed away at the age of 75 in Lubbock, Texas.
Rufus was born on February 8, 1946 in Novice, Texas, to the union of Leora Thompson and Harvest Williams, Sr. He graduated from North Powderly High School where he excelled in math and sports. He later gained employment with Campbell's Soup Company in Paris, Texas, where he worked as a filler operator. Rufus was joined in Holy Matrimony with his wife Retha on December 22, 2000. He faithfully served as a deacon at El Bethel Baptist Church. After retiring from Campbell's Soup, Rufus and Retha moved to Littlefield, Texas.
Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Leora; his father Harvest; and his siblings Alvin, Dora, Regina and Harvest.
Remaining to cherish Rufus' memory are his wife, Retha Nell Williams of Littlefield, Texas; and five siblings, Rev. Levern McFrazier, Arlene Frierson and Ray Williams, Jr. (Sarah) of Paris, Texas; Green Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ronnie Williams of Sacramento, California. He leaves to celebrate his life, daughter Shela Glover (Ricky) of Paris, Texas; son Shawn P. Williams (Dominique) of Dallas, Texas; son Rev. Randy McCarty (Connie) of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter Yulanda LaTrecia McCarty-Harris (John) of Austin, Texas; and son Rev. Leo McCarty Jr. (Sharon) of San Angelo, Texas.
A funeral will be held on September 28 at First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas. Visitation will be held on September 29 from 5-7pm in Paris at Maxey Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11am at Restlawn Gardens on September 30.
The family has scheduled a memorial celebration for noon on Saturday, Oct. 2 at El Bethel Baptist Church.
Rufus was born on February 8, 1946 in Novice, Texas, to the union of Leora Thompson and Harvest Williams, Sr. He graduated from North Powderly High School where he excelled in math and sports. He later gained employment with Campbell's Soup Company in Paris, Texas, where he worked as a filler operator. Rufus was joined in Holy Matrimony with his wife Retha on December 22, 2000. He faithfully served as a deacon at El Bethel Baptist Church. After retiring from Campbell's Soup, Rufus and Retha moved to Littlefield, Texas.
Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Leora; his father Harvest; and his siblings Alvin, Dora, Regina and Harvest.
Remaining to cherish Rufus' memory are his wife, Retha Nell Williams of Littlefield, Texas; and five siblings, Rev. Levern McFrazier, Arlene Frierson and Ray Williams, Jr. (Sarah) of Paris, Texas; Green Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ronnie Williams of Sacramento, California. He leaves to celebrate his life, daughter Shela Glover (Ricky) of Paris, Texas; son Shawn P. Williams (Dominique) of Dallas, Texas; son Rev. Randy McCarty (Connie) of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter Yulanda LaTrecia McCarty-Harris (John) of Austin, Texas; and son Rev. Leo McCarty Jr. (Sharon) of San Angelo, Texas.
A funeral will be held on September 28 at First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas. Visitation will be held on September 29 from 5-7pm in Paris at Maxey Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11am at Restlawn Gardens on September 30.
The family has scheduled a memorial celebration for noon on Saturday, Oct. 2 at El Bethel Baptist Church.
On September 22, 2021, Rufus Lee "Ducey" Williams passed away at the age of 75 in Lubbock, Texas.
Rufus was born on February 8, 1946 in Novice, Texas, to the union of Leora Thompson and Harvest Williams, Sr. He graduated from North Powderly High School where he excelled in math and sports. He later gained employment with Campbell's Soup Company in Paris, Texas, where he worked as a filler operator. Rufus was joined in Holy Matrimony with his wife Retha on December 22, 2000. He faithfully served as a deacon at El Bethel Baptist Church. After retiring from Campbell's Soup, Rufus and Retha moved to Littlefield, Texas.
Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Leora; his father Harvest; and his siblings Alvin, Dora, Regina and Harvest.
Remaining to cherish Rufus' memory are his wife, Retha Nell Williams of Littlefield, Texas; and five siblings, Rev. Levern McFrazier, Arlene Frierson and Ray Williams, Jr. (Sarah) of Paris, Texas; Green Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ronnie Williams of Sacramento, California. He leaves to celebrate his life, daughter Shela Glover (Ricky) of Paris, Texas; son Shawn P. Williams (Dominique) of Dallas, Texas; son Rev. Randy McCarty (Connie) of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter Yulanda LaTrecia McCarty-Harris (John) of Austin, Texas; and son Rev. Leo McCarty Jr. (Sharon) of San Angelo, Texas.
A funeral will be held on September 28 at First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas. Visitation will be held on September 29 from 5-7pm in Paris at Maxey Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11am at Restlawn Gardens on September 30.
The family has scheduled a memorial celebration for noon on Saturday, Oct. 2 at El Bethel Baptist Church.
Rufus was born on February 8, 1946 in Novice, Texas, to the union of Leora Thompson and Harvest Williams, Sr. He graduated from North Powderly High School where he excelled in math and sports. He later gained employment with Campbell's Soup Company in Paris, Texas, where he worked as a filler operator. Rufus was joined in Holy Matrimony with his wife Retha on December 22, 2000. He faithfully served as a deacon at El Bethel Baptist Church. After retiring from Campbell's Soup, Rufus and Retha moved to Littlefield, Texas.
Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Leora; his father Harvest; and his siblings Alvin, Dora, Regina and Harvest.
Remaining to cherish Rufus' memory are his wife, Retha Nell Williams of Littlefield, Texas; and five siblings, Rev. Levern McFrazier, Arlene Frierson and Ray Williams, Jr. (Sarah) of Paris, Texas; Green Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ronnie Williams of Sacramento, California. He leaves to celebrate his life, daughter Shela Glover (Ricky) of Paris, Texas; son Shawn P. Williams (Dominique) of Dallas, Texas; son Rev. Randy McCarty (Connie) of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter Yulanda LaTrecia McCarty-Harris (John) of Austin, Texas; and son Rev. Leo McCarty Jr. (Sharon) of San Angelo, Texas.
A funeral will be held on September 28 at First Baptist Church in Littlefield, Texas. Visitation will be held on September 29 from 5-7pm in Paris at Maxey Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11am at Restlawn Gardens on September 30.
The family has scheduled a memorial celebration for noon on Saturday, Oct. 2 at El Bethel Baptist Church.
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