Kenneth Bradley Williams
Kenneth Bradley Williams, age 72, of Piedmont, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home near Piedmont. He was born June 23, 1950 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Adolph Williams, Jr. and Florence (Kalthaler) Williams.
Kenneth was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army from 1970 to 1972. He was married to Paula Losh May 9, 1970 at St. Louis and was a long time resident of Piedmont. He worked over the years as a salesman for Auto Parts and owned and operated the NAPA store in Piedmont. He was an avid and accomplished bowler and spent a lot of time at Piedmont Lanes.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Adolph and Florence Williams and one grandchild Emily Fay.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Paula Williams, of the home, two children, Tracy Fay and her husband Kent, of Brookland, AR, Brad Williams and his wife Jennifer, of Piedmont and one sister, Patricia Hennessy and her husband Mike, of Wentzville, MO.
Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Kendall Fay and his wife Katie, Kameron Fay and his fiancee Morgan Morris, Karson Fay, Issiah Williams, Tiffany Williams and Ethan Parks, 3 great grandchildren, Scottlyn and Kiptyn Fay and Maddix Parks, along with many other family and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont with Bro. Richard Sanders officiating. Jason Crosswhite gave a tribute to his uncle and special recorded songs were played for the service. Kent Fay, Kendall Fay, Kameron Fay, Karson Fay, Issiah Williams and Jason Crosswhite served as Pall Bearers. Military honors were given at graveside by the US Army and the Piedmont American Legion Post #281 Honor Team. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Chapel. Memorials have been requested to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.