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.
Mr. Fred Laws, 86, departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Sumter Health Rehabilitation East Sumter, SC. Born, March 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Mr. Bennie Laws and Mrs. Geneva F. Laws. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of his daughter, Ms. Mary Butler at 64 Wilder St. Sumter, SC from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. On line messages may be sent to the family at [email protected]. Visit us on the web... Read More
Evonn Drayton, 64, daughter of the late Bennie Drayton, Sr. and Minnie Lee Williams Drayton, was born on February 13, 1962 in Sumter, SC. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at her home. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and employed with Covenant Place of Sumter. Her precious memories will be cherished by her son, family and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 5,... Read More
Lular Mae Davis, 102, daughter of the late Isaac and Maebell Taylor, was born June 20, 1924, in Timmonsville, South Carolina. After a short illness, she peacefully entered eternal rest on August 20, 2026. Her precious memories will be cherished by her family, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Services will be held 1:00 p. m., Saturday, August 29, 2026 at New Haven United Methodist Church, 3159 Red Hill Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. ShaRome D. Henry, Pastor, Interment... Read More
James Bernard Johnson, son of Wilhelmenia Olden Johnson and the late Willie James Johnson, was born August 10, 1969 in Sumter County, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and a graduate of Hillcrest High School with the Class of 1987. He first enlisted in the National Guard then later joined the United States Army where he served... Read More