Rhua Dale Williams
70, Columbia
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Hathorn Funeral Home for Rhua Dale Williams, 70, of Columbia, who died on Monday, Jan. 16. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Dewitt Bain officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of the services on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Hathorn Funeral Home.
He was a longtime resident of Columbia. He worked in Russia and India laying pipeline, and he also worked construction in many locations all over the South. He was a passionate deer hunter and also loved his cat.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Williams; mother, Lois Moree Williams; and one brother-in-law, Harvey Alderman.
Survivors include his son, Rhua Dale Williams II (Amy), of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Haley Williams, Jake Williams and Ethan Williams, all of Houston, Texas; one sister, Earnestine Alderman of Columbia; and one nephew, Keith Alderman (Lee Anne) of Southaven.
Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com. Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
