Ronald Lee Willians Sr. was born on November 5, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Fannie Williams and the late John Elder. Ronald was educated in the St. Louis Public School System, graduating from Vashon High School in 1959.
Ronald was employed by the Lincoln Engineering Company as Lead Man for 37 years until his retirement in 2001. He was also a 32-degree Mason until his health began to fail.
Ronald professed his hope in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and served faithfully as a deacon for 25 years.
Ronald met the love of his life, Ardelia Sykes, and they were married on April 11, 1959. To this union, six children were born.
His parents; one son, Rubin; two sisters, Ethlyn Steward and Brewer Harvey; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren preceded him in death.
Ronald leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Ardelia; two sons, Ronald Jr (Joanne) Williams and Rodney (Gretel) Williams; three daughters, Rhonda Shelton, Alicia (Sam) Bell, Andrea Williams; one brother, Ira Williams; a mother-in-law; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.