Joel Blaine

Williams

Joel Blaine Williams son of the late Sofia Irene Hopkins Williams and Park Franklin Williams was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on July 8, 1932. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on March 8, 2018 at the age of 85.

On July 8, 1953 in Hardy, Arkansas, Joel was united in marriage to Kathryn Lou Ratliff and to this union three children were born. Joel was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. His hobbies included working in his yard, and tinkering in his shop. Joel's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents Joel was preceded in death by two sons, Russell Joe and Michael Blaine Williams, four brothers, Jim, Herman, Don and Roy Williams, and Three sisters, Mary, Helen, and Faye.

Joel is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Kathryn Williams of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Brenda Kay Williamson and husband Darrell of Glencoe, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Clint and wife Elizabeth, Steve and his wife Jennifer, Eric, Joel and Chrystal, Eight great-grandchildren, Ian, Isabelle, Cadence, David Lee, Gavin, Jasper, Justin and Jordan. Joel is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Joel will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri