Ron Williams, age 65, passed away on May 11th, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles after losing his battle to brain cancer. He was born August 11th, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia to Jack A. Williams and Florence June Grubbs.
He is survived by the love of his life, Renee Strickland Williams, of Brunswick, Georgia. He is survived by two children and two step-children: Stephanie Williams Reynolds (Dan), Rachael Williams, Daniel Tuten (Jillian), and Diana Wright. He had one granddaughter, Audrey Tuten. Ron is also survived by his newly discovered brother, Warren Underwood (Donna).
He is preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Forrest Williams.
For nearly 40 years, Ron dedicated his life to serving others through EMS and fire service in the communities of Jekyll Island, Monroe County, and Camden County from which he retired. He was also committed to serving his fellow brothers by implementing programs to help first responders with critical incident stress management, a service for which he was deeply passionate.
An avid kayaker, Ron spent much of his time on the water. He had adventures all across the southeast, making friends wherever he went. With a love of nature and the outdoors, Ron was an amateur archeologist, finding his first arrowhead while in the Boy Scouts. He always stopped to take in his surroundings, enjoying the majesty of the world around him.
Ron will always be in our hearts, and will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Brunswick; Followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM with Dr. Chris Winford officiating.
Family request in lieu of customary remembrances memorial contributions made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles 1692 Glynco Parkway Brunswick, GA 31525.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia. www.edomillerandsons.com
