Richard Williams

Richard Cordell Williams was born on July 20, 1964, to Mattie Louise Sentell and James Edgar Williams in Marshall, Texas. He was the third of four children. Richard accepted Christ at Full Gospel Holy Temple under the leadership of Apostle Lobias Murray and Evangelist Shirley Murray. He remained a faithful member until the passing of Apostle Lobias Murray. He then joined and became a faithful member of Full Gospel Tabernacle under the leadership of Bishop Darick Favors, Sr. and now current Pastor, Michelle D. Favors. He loved his church and his church family. He was always eager to attend services until his health prevented him from attending. Richard graduated from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in 1984. He was talented in sports but opted to join the Navy. Richard’s genuine and humble spirit has touched many lives and will forever be in our hearts. He was an immensely proud husband, father, and grandfather that dedicated his life to pleasing, providing, and protecting his family. Through the eyes of his family, he was an amazing man. He exemplified so much love, compassion, and light to all that knew him. He will certainly be remembered for the love he had for his family, love for God and God’s people, his humbleness, charming smile, warm spirit, and his ability to spread cheer with his sense of humor and corny jokes. He gained his wings and made life’s transition on January 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, James Williams, and mother, Mattie Sentell. He leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, LaTonia of 28 years, (3) children, Jaron Williams (Joy), Jaylyn Harper (Raymond), and Tristen Lawson (Charles); (3) grandchildren, Ariyah, Alora, and Skye; (3) siblings, Sandra Winfrey (Michael), Ronnie Williams (Shawn), and Carla Brewer; father-in Law, Ivory Jones; mother-in-Law, Gloria Jones; two brothers-in- law, Ivory Jones, Jr., and Corey Gibbons; and one sister-in-law, LaCynthia Crawford; and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.