Ronnie Gene Williams, son of the late Wretha Mae Cobb Minton and Joe Robert Williams was born on September 24, 1955, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on November 16, 2022, at his residence in Bernie at the age of 67.

Ronnie attended the New Beginning’s Church in Malden, Missouri. He was an avid musician that could play any instrument. He enjoyed playing the blues, with his band, The Reals. He had worked as a truck driver with his brother at Donnie Williams Trucking.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Baker and husband Gary Baker Jr. of Bernie, Missouri; by his son, Mark Williams of Bernie, Missouri; by four brothers, Robert Williams of Barstow, California, David Williams of Holcomb, Missouri, Donnie Williams of Dexter, Missouri, and Ricky Williams of Parma, Missouri; by five sisters, Carol Lacey of Scott City, Missouri, Barbara Joe of St. Louis, Missouri, Peggy Weems of Malden, Missouri, Ann Weems of Morrisville, Tennessee, and Patricia Chance of Bernie, Missouri; and by three grandchildren, Katelyn Baker, Morgan Baker and Landri Baker.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Williams Jr.; by three brothers, Randy Williams, Wayne Williams and Stevie Williams; and by three sisters, Joyce Moore, Mona Weems, and Betty Carol Williams.

A memorial service will be conducted the New Beginning’s Church in Malden, Missouri on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Lacey officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie City Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting the family with arrangements.