R.J. Williams, Hamilton, Missouri, passed away on August 10, 2014, at the Missouri Veteran's Home, Cameron.

R.J. was born on March 10, 1927, in Pattonsburg, Mo., to Earl C. and Clara Belle Phillips Williams. He served our country during WWII from 1945-1947 in the cavalry. R.J. Worked as a rock quarry foreman, mainly doing underground demolition work, for the Trager Farm Store Quarry for 42 years, working in numerous small towns around the area.

R.J. was an active member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church, and the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.

R.J. married Grace Dunscombe on March 19, 1948, in Hamilton. She preceded him in death in 1990. He was also preceded by his parents; brothers, Carrol and Milton; and sisters, Twyla and Eula Jean.

R.J. married Marjorie Teeter on March 22, 1992, in Pattonsburg. They lived in Pattonsburg until moving to Hamilton. Marjorie survives of the home.

Additional survivors: Step-son, Mike (Lynne) Teeter, Pattonsburg, Mo.; Step-daughter, Linda (Jeff) Carter, Lexington, Mo.; 4 grandchildren-Heather Teeter (Christopher) Hamilton, Bryan (Stephanie) Carter, Cole Carter, and Trent Carter; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church sanctuary.

Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m., just one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Memorials: The Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance Fund.

Military Honors provided by the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.