WAYNE KENT WILLIAMS

Wayne Kent Williams of rural Theodosia, MO went to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the age of 65. He was born June 9, 1951 in Denver, CO to Floyd and Mildred Williams.

Wayne is survived by his wife Dianne and grandson Aidan Chilson of the home; two daughters Elysha Anderson of Illinois and Shalyn Williams of Florida; one son Brandon Williams of Illinois; his mother Mildred Williams of Theodosia, MO; five brothers Dwayne Linda Williams of Myrtle Beach, SC, Robin and Sheila Williams of Theodosia, MO, Warren Williams of Atlanta, GA, Kim Williams of Union, MO, Londell Williams of Eureka Springs, AR, and two sisters Sheryl Schofield and Loren Schofield of Theodosia, MO and Pam Hebb of Theodosia, MO; along with numerous nieces and nephews; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Williams of Theodosia, MO; an infant son Baby Williams of Illinois; and one step daughter Sarah Maria Rose.

Wayne entered the Naval Service in 1969 and was discharged in 1970 due to a medical condition. He was a master carpenter, learning the trade at a young age from working with his father. He built nursing homes in eight states, before settling on remodeling and building homes. He retired from International Harvester in Illinois. He had also worked at Keystone. He and his wife had a dairy farm till 2012. He was semi retired working at Theodosia Marina Resort and still doing carpentry jobs for several people in the area. He was a workaholic and took great pride in his work.

Wayne and Dianne (Sanders) were married on December 23, 2009 at Western Grove, AR chapel. Wayne was a Christian; he loved to read the bible and historical books on the bible, watching John Hagee and Charles Stanley ministries.

He loved gardening and keeping a beautiful bountiful vegetable garden along with flowers, trees and his yard. He enjoyed birds and kept numerous feeders and birdhouses out. His relaxation at the end of the day was sitting on the porch in his rocker with a glass of ice tea and watching the hummingbirds, and numerous other birds. He loved spending time with Aidan, whether both of them were out working in the yard, cutting wood or just taking some time out to go to a water park of Silver Dollar City. He loved his family and friends. Wayne was loved and will be missed by many.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO with Doyle Turner officiating. Visitation will be Friday morning from 11 a.m. till service time at the funeral home. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in the Lutie Cemetery, with a fellowship luncheon at the Theodosia Town Hall immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutie Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.