Eddie Allen Williams, 75, of Arnold died Dec. 3, 2020, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mr. Williams was a member of Radiant Life Church in Festus. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things, doing yard work, gardening, taking trips to the beach and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was born March 28, 1945, in Piggott, Ark., the son of the late Currie Rufus Williams and Minnie Myrle (Woodliff) Williams.
He is survived by his wife: Theresa Ann (Boxdorfer) Williams of Arnold; two daughters: Christina D. King of Kennett and Melissa (Kristopher) Cromer of Imperial; a brother: Dale (Cindy) Williams of Leesburg, Fla.; a sister: Sharon (Skip) Beese of O'Fallon; five grandchildren: Felicia Wright, Aaron King, Megan Cromer, Avery Cromer and Addison Cromer; five great-grandchildren: Mason, Hiliary, Austin, Braxton and Zaine; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister: Lana Rodery.
A funeral service was held Dec. 8 at Radiant Life Church in Festus, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Randy Gray. Burial was in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorials may be made to the Abigail Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.