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.
Bertha Mae Harrington Jenkins, 82, daughter of the late Naomi Hodge Harrington and Harmen Harrington, was born on December 4, 1943 in Sumter, South Carolina. She passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026. She was a devoted and faithful Jehovah’s Witness since here children were young. Her precious memories will be cherished by her children, other relatives and friends. Services will be 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 100 Lynam Road,... Read More
Larry “Buster” Durant, Jr., was born on October 16, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Larry Durant Sr. and Freddie Mae Scarborough Durant. On September 6, 2026, Larry transitioned from this earthly life. He was educated in the Lee County public schools and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School with the Class of 1966. His precious memories will be cherished by his wife, Mary Lizzie McGill Durant, his family, other relatives and friends. Wake services will be 5:00 – 7:00... Read More
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