Funeral services for Rufus C. Williams will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2 o’clock with Chaplin Randy Goudeau affiliated with Bristol Hospice officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 o’clock until time of service.
Rufus was born October 30, 1939 to Edra Lester and James K. Williams in Wisner, Louisiana and entered into rest March 9, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He married Naomi Ruth Vascoe January 30, 1959 and they were together for 61 years until she preceded him in death May 21, 2020. He is also preceded in death by his parents, sisters Evelyn Aymond, Cleora “Keet” Smith and brother, Carroll “Bud” Williams.
Left to cherish his memory are sons Eric Williams and Mary Jane, David Williams and wife, Kaye; grandchildren Aaron Williams and wife, Hannah, Alan Williams and wife, Lauren, Mary Williams, Lindsey Williams and Brandon Chambers, Lauren Williams, and Lance Williams; and great grandchildren Lukas, Owen, Collum, Logan, Liam, Lincoln, Samuel, Landon Chambers and Jolee Chambers. Rufus is also survived by his sister, Judy Kowis of Houston; and his daughter, Esther Williams; many nieces, nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Bradford House and Bristol Hospice for the care provided to our love one.
As elegantly stated in a tribute “My dad Rufus went to heaven last night but he is with my mom now. I can see Uncle AC playing guitar around the campfire with Uncle David singing and mom and dad, Aunt Texie and Uncle Lamar dancing, while on the hill top Big Daddy and Big Momma watching them.” Together at last.
