Ronald Williams
October 7, 1946 – February 1, 2021
Ronald Leo Williams aka. ‘Ronnie’ was born on October 7th, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the youngest of three children born to the union of Elson Williams Sr and Katherine Williams. His parents and one sibling, Myrna preceded him in death.
Ronnie was educated in the St. Louis Public School system and was proud early graduate of Soldan High School. He was a track star and won several championships in the one mile (1600) relay during his high school and Military (V Corps) years. Ronnie loved to run and was so fast that everyone called him ‘Eagle’.In 1966, Ronnie enlisted and served in the United States Army for several years.
In 1972, he married the love of his life and his queen, VanStella Whitehead and they were together for 49 years. From this union they had and raised three children. His greatest delight in life was being ‘PawPaw’ to his granddaughter, Sade.
Ronnie spent his career as an entrepreneur at the Williams and Sons Flamingo Motel, Disco/Lounge, Liquor store and RW’s Food Walkup. He loved to cook in his restaurant and was known to have the best food in his community.
Ronnie was a very quiet and humble person who loved to joke around and laugh all the time. His passions were running 10 miles everyday, cooking, swimming, outdoor life, watching game shows and listening to old school R&B music. Some of his favorite songs were Don’t Worry Be Happy, Bojangles and My Girl.
Ronnie confessed a belief in Christ at an early age.
Ronnie was so dearly loved by many and will be missed by all.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, VanStella, two sons, Anthony and Antwuan, one daughter, Ronnetta, one granddaughter Sade Topps and one brother, Elson Jr (June).
My dad will always be missed and never forgotten…I love you! May he Rest In Peace ????????????????????
Rest In Peace Papa. I miss you and I love you so much!
“God is so prepared for us, God had planned this already. Nothing catches God by surprise. He’s prepared so we will have hope, and even if I don’t understand it, and it goes beyond my own comprehension, he has a place for us. I wish that I could take the pain away, I wish I could tell you that you will be better in two weeks, but you want. Weeping endures for one night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalms 30:5-6. Lean not to your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge him.
“Good Grieve” Grieving allows tears to fall. Grieve shows the magnitude of someone’s Life in your Life. If they touched your Life you will grieve, to remove grieve is to remove the memory. So Good Grieve is good, keep on grieving.
R.I.H. Mr. Williams,
Rest well Ronnie! Peaceful transitioning???????? Thank you for all the cooking lessons growing up! I’ll never forget you unc!!!
Stella, Ronnetta, Sade, Anthony, Antuan- I love y’all infinitely????????????????
You will be missed and never forgotten Ronnie. I love you so much Daddy..RIH
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Proverbs 3.5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Dear Williams Family,
I pray for peace that surpasses ALL understanding, comfort, love and strength for you to endure forever. Embrace each memory, moment and emotion as they come. We will miss you cousin Ronnie until we meet again. Tell my Pops Hello and give him a hug for me. ❤️
Rest peacefully. Until we meet again you will be missed. Love you much!????????
Rest In Peace Ronnie! Sleep well…..
Ronni, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved dad. Praying for you and your Family.
Valencia May
Love you guys and am praying for your peace during this time! ❤️????????
To The Williams Family,
Stella, Anthony, Ronnetta,Antwaun, Sade,
Elson, June, Tre, Pamela, John, and Mary
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are love beyond words and
Missed beyond treasure.
Since I was such a young girl, being around the family, I can remember Ronnie always had that smile on his face and a warm welcoming spirit. Always offering fruit or something to drink. Thinking back, as much as I’ve been around, I truly can say that I ever saw Ronnie without that smile or grin. I remember seeing Ronnie on his run so many days as a child. And yes, the food at the restaurant was always delicious. So loved by everyone, Ronnie you will always be missed and never ever forgotten. Rest peacefully.
To my BFF/sister Ronnetta, Moma Stella, my brothers Anthony and Antwuan I love you all dearly and I am still praying for you all to have strength during your times of grievance and heavy hearts. ????????????
One of the nicest people I have ever met, all ways had a smile will be very much missed. Never heard anyone say anything but good things about him. Rest In Peace
Dear Family
We all lost a loved one. However, the resurrection hope promised at:
John 5:28,29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.
Will give us all comfort, knowing Ronnie is sleeping until then, and no longer in pain.
We can continue to comfort each other with our love ❤️ and support ????.
In closing, love ???? you ALL.
I’ve known Ronnie since I was a little girl when he first met Stella. She is like my sister and he was like a brother to me. He will be truly missed. May he rest peacefully in paradise.
I love you papa
I miss you papa.
I love you Papa.