Ernest Richard Williams, 92, of Rockford IL, passed away July 21, 2021. He was born August 29, 1928 in Memphis TN. He served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1954. He retired from ELCO in 1993 and was a member of Rockford United Church where he served as a deacon for 34 years. He is survived by his wife Melda, his two daughters, Cindy (Herb) and Kelly, his granddaughter Jennifer, as well as one sister and one brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Elmer and Ida Williams, three sisters and three brothers, as well as his daughter Tammy Jo. A funeral service for Ernest is scheduled for Tuesday 7/27 at 2pm at Rockford United General Baptist Church. Located at 3126 Marshall St, Rockford, IL 61109. A visitation will take place at 1pm until time of service. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.