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.
Henry Lee Shaw, affectionately known as “Henry”, departed this life and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on July 1, 1940, in Lee County, South Carolina, to the late Francis Shaw-China. Henry was a devoted attendee of Mt. Olive AME Church where he served faithfully on the Trustee Board. His precious memories will be cherished by his loving children, siblings and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and... Read More
Lorne Terrell Green, Sr. was born on January 19, 1974 in Manning, South Carolina to the Reverend Dr. Leroy and Lucretia Ragin Green. He was called home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at his residence. He was raised in a Christian home and an early age he accepted Christ and joined Historic Liberty Hill AME Church. “Sport”, as he was affectionately called”, was a 1992 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, children, grandchildren,... Read More
Ella Ree Jefferson Hall, 70, daughter of the late Ruby Mae Jefferson Temoney and the step-daughter of James Edward Temoney was born on June 4, 1956 in Sumter County. She departed this life on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Her precious memories will be cherished by her family and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 2100 Avenue B, Mayesville. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P. M., Friday,... Read More
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