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.
Cleveland Pinkney Sr. was born on November 10, 1932, in Sumter, SC, to the late Fred Pinkney and Virginia Pinkney-Goings. He was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth Burroughs on December 22, 1951. To this union eight children were born. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He departed this earthly life on November 7, 2026 as his residence. He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Services will be held 12:00... Read More
James “Art” Coy Arthur, 78, of Sumter, SC, went home to glory on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from medical complications. He was born on September 22, 1948 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather. He served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and is a distinguished Vietnam and Desert Storm War Veteran. James was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, children, family, other relatives and... Read More
Bobby Lee Sanders, son of the late Thomas and Ruth Sanders, was born on December 9, 1949, in Rembert, S. C. Bobby departed this earthly life at Lexington Medical Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026. After graduating from the Sumter County Public School, he was drafted to the United States Army, where he honorably served his country. Bobby accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Bobby worked for Dupont, Inc. in Camden, S.... Read More
Mrs. Alva Mae Jenkins-Martin, age 80, was born on July 23,1946 to the late Bertha Wilson in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed her earthly life on Monday, October 26, 2026 at her home in Dalzell, South Carolina. Mrs. Martin, affectionately known as “MAE”, enjoyed church, shopping, cleaning and spending time with her family and friends. “MAE” received her education in the public school system of Sumter, South Carolina. She worked several years for The American Red Cross, where... Read More