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.
Catharine Henry Nesmith, devoted wife of Bishop Reon Nesmith, Sr., was born November 8, 1955, in Lee County. She was the daughter of the late Mae Belle Henry and Golden Hudson. Catharine departed this life peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 70. Catharine was a 1973 graduate of Sumter High School. She earned her associates degree in Human Resources from Sumter Area Technical College in 1975. Upon completing her degree, she worked at Benton Dickinson-Sumter Campus until her retirement... Read More
Sincere Xavier Taylor, son of Antoinette Taylor and Kiara Shabazz, was born on September 10, 2002 in Columbia, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on May 17, 2026 at his residence in Jacksonville, Florida. From his earliest years, he moved through life with a quiet strength and an open spirit that drew people to him wherever he went. His memories will be cherished by his parents, siblings, other relatives and a host of close friends whom he loved and considered family. Celebration... Read More
Annie L. Spann Osborne, daughter of Paul and Louise Spann, was born October 6, 1967 in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2026, peacefully, at her home in Rembert. She attended Sumter County public schools and graduated from Hillcrest High School, Sumter. Annie received her religious training and member ship at Church In The Lord Jesus Christ, Hartsville, South Carolina, under the leadership of Bishop Joe C. Tisdale, Pastor. Those left to cherish her memories... Read More
Moses “Tripp” Leon Gary III, 40, of Sumter, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1985, in Sumter, to the late Moses Gary Jr. and Deloris Ann Gary. Moses attended the public schools of Sumter County and furthered his education at The Sumter Career Center, where he earned a two-year welding certificate. He later obtained his forklift license and continued his employment with Eaton in Sumter, South Carolina. His precious memories will be cherished by his wife,... Read More