Birth date: May 9, 1954 Death date: Jan 24, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of Rick S. Williams announces his sudden passing on January 24th, 2023, at the age of 68 years. Rick will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Barbara Williams, beautiful wife of 49 yea Read Obituary
My heart is heavy in the sudden loss of your loved one. Not only was he a friend but Rick was the only person I trusted to put the signs on my work trucks in the 27 years I was in business as Slaughter Pest Control and Ridgey's Pest Control. I was always amazed at the way he knew exactly what would look the best and made it seem so easy! May your best, funniest, most tender memories be a comfort to you in the very difficult days ahead.
I would like to share a memory of Rick. Our family has done business with Rick's Signs for decades because he is the best. We were also neighbors on Dumas Rd. for years. Several years ago I decided to do a project at the Christian School where my children attended. We would have some teachers read the story Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot. It was about Col. Gail Halvorsen dropping candy from his plane during the Berlin airlift in 1948.
I told Rick I needed him to fly his plane over the school and drop candy to the children to illustrate the story. He said you want me to do what ? Lol. After his initial surprise he executed the mission perfectly. Rick will truly be missed by our family. He was a great man who leaves a wonderful legacy to his precious family. See you in Heaven! With much love and respect. Candi Duncan
I have been too upset to write anything until now, losing Rick was such a shock. Rick was a special friend, classmate, and tailgate supporter. In high school, we all knew he was a very talented artist, and would do great things in that arena.
He became an artist with a sign company, melding his artistic perspective with great business sense, and a desire to meet his clients’ needs. My family is thankful to have on our business new signage Rick created just recently.
Rick hardly changed from high school, always handsome. Yet, he was a humble, quiet gentleman. He adored his beautiful wife, Sharon, and his kids and grandkids. As Randi stated, he was so kind to look out for Walter all these years.
Though Rick wasn’t in band, he was a huge supporter of Band Kids Forever and the annual homecoming alumni tailgate for many years. He created and donated numerous welcome and sponsorship banners, and most years, was found helping to hang all those banners, and take them down. His donations allowed BKF to give even more scholarships. That’s just the kind of friend he was. He’d help any time he could.
There are many comments about Rick’s Christian witness, with good reason. Without fanfare, Rick lived out his faith in the way he treated everyone. He was a reliable friend. There’s no doubt he heard, upon entering heaven, “Well done, My good and faithful servant.”
Deepest condolences to Sharon and the family. May the Lord hold you close and comfort you, as only He can.
My condolences and prayers go out to the William's family. My dad started doing business with Rick back when I was a teenager in the late 1970's. I grew up thinking that if you needed a sign that you went to Rick's. I don't know how many signs, decals, truck door lettering, etc. we bought from Rick Williams in the over 40 years that had various family businesses. He was one of the most honest and ethical businessman that I have ever known. From what I can tell, he passed on that trait to his boys too. Longview lost a good man and a good business leader in the community. But what a great legacy he left behind.
