Welcome to Williams Funeral Home
We want you to feel comfortable and at home. Our goal is to make our guests, and your guests, feel at home, or at ease. We understand the importance of our role in the celebration of the life of your beloved family member. We continue to pledge our service and support to the community of Sumter and the surrounding areas. We owe these communities a debt of gratitude for their years of trust and support.
We provide this website to you as a way to answer some of your questions about Williams Funeral Home, Inc. and its services. While we view our website as a service to you, we do not consider it a substitute for personal contact and service. So if you have questions you would like to discuss, or there is a way we may assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Priscilla “Cilla” Benjamin was born March 8, 1955, in Sumter, to the late Hattie and Al Smith Benjamin Sr. Priscilla attended the public school of Sumter County, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School. Some years after graduating, Priscilla relocated to New Jersey, where she lived and worked for many years before retiring and returned home to South Carolina. In 2023, Priscilla became a member of The Life Worship Center and was baptized later that same year.... Read More
Dudley Tiller, Jr., 68, widow of the late Betty Johnson Tiller and son of the late Dudley Tiller, Sr. and Lillie McDonald Tiller, was born on September 30, 1956. He departed this life on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Dudley grew up with his family at Pine Hill A. M. E. Church of Sumter. He leaves precious memories to be cherished by his family, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life... Read More
Sarah Temoney Durant entered eternal rest on Thursday morning, September 25, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, South Carolina. Born on May 21, 1951, in Mayesville, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Temoney, Sr., and Vermell McCauley Temoney. She was the devoted wife of the late Willie James “Buster” Durant. Sarah attended Eastern High School and embarked on a dedicated and hardworking career path. In her early adulthood, she began working as a cabinet... Read More
Jerry Ben Corbett, son of the late Virgil and Eva Corbett, was born September 8, 1946 in Bishopville, South Carolina. He attended the public schools of Lee County. He departed this life on September 19, 2025. Jerry was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in the Lucknow Area of Lee County, South Carolina. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran where he had several jobs as he served his Country. He also was a lifetime member of the VFW. He leaves family members, other relatives and friends to cherish... Read More