Ralph Ronald Williams

Ralph Ronald Williams, 81, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

He was born in Hot Springs, AR on February 7, 1941, son of the late Ralph and Mae Williams. He  is survived by his spouse, Janice Williams, of Hot Springs; sons, Rick and wife Alison, of Navarre, Florida; Randy and wife Michelle, of Glen Burnie, Maryland; step-sons, Chris Case of Hot Springs and Brad Case of Atlanta, GA; three grandsons, Alex Williams of Gilbert, AZ; Nicholas and wife Ana, of Buckeye, AZ; Ryan and wife Markie, of Benton, AR; two granddaughters, Lacie Picking and husband Jonny of Hot Springs Village, AR and Aneida Spencer and husband Dylan, of Hot Springs, as well as his three great-grandchildren, Lawson, Reece and Amy Grace.

Ronnie, as he was known to all his friends, graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington, CA, but he spent a lot of his childhood back and forth from Arkansas to California while growing up. Ronnie was a kind and humble man who loved the lord and loved his family who would do anything to help anyone. His passion was to spread the word to anyone that would listen, and
said that ministering was his calling in life. Every day was a blessed day. He also loved to make people laugh, and will be remembered for his sense of humor. Ron volunteered for various charity and mission facilities over many years.
Ron was a certified Floor Maintenance Instructor who worked for over a decade teaching underprivileged youth and carpentry skills at schools like Eduplex, South Central LA. Ron worked as a manager for Big D Floor and Home Supplies in Southern California for over a decade as well. Ron had numerous certifications in kitchen installation and design, as well as serving a four-year master apprenticeship in carpentry. He installed hundreds of kitchens and bathrooms in Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village , Arkansas and Los Angeles/Orange County, California.

Visitation will be held at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, 2205 Airport Road in Hot Springs on Thursday, October 27, 2022, between 5:00-7:00 PM, with a graveside service on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Prairie Bayou Cemetery, Hwy 84 in Bismarck, AR.

Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycares.com.