Welcome to Williams Funeral Home
View Location 803-773-6422
Welcome to Williams Funeral Home
View Location 803-773-6422
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.
Shamel Dushawn Gowins, 44, was born on October 19, 1981 to Irene Gowins Sowells and the late Bernard Sowells in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the NYC public school system. He departed this earthly life on May 28, 2026 at his home in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His precious memories will be cherished by his mother, two daughters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be 10:00 – 11:00 a. m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, follow by Celebration of life... Read More
Gary Bernard Richardson, Baby Boy of the late Jake and Bessie English Richardson, was born November 7, 1962, in Sumter, SC. Gary entered into his eternal rest on June 18, 2026 at NHC Healthcare Parklane, Columbia, SC. Gary graduated from Sumter High School with the Class of 1981 and enlisted in the United State Army after graduation. Gary leaves to cherish his memories: a son; two sisters, and a host of other relatives and specials. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in... Read More
Mrs. Bessie Simmons, 101, daughter of the late Miller Rivers and Janie Stuckey Rivers, and the devoted widow of Thomas Simmons, was born on May 14, 1925, in Lee County, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sumter. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Mt. Olive AME Church, where she served on many ministries and the Twelve Tribe of Israel. Those left to cherish her memory include her five grandchildren,... Read More
Carolyn Wilson, 65, daughter of the late Frank Wilson and Louise McLeod Wilson, was born on February 26, 1961 in Washington, DC. She entered eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the residence of her brother. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Her precious memories will be cherished by two sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends.
