Robert Williams

Robert Arnold Williams 88, of Bois D’ Arc, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Elmer and Esther (Stephens) Williams. 

In 1981, Robert and Saundra Rector were united in marriage and shared over 44 years together. 

Robert started his career as a teacher and coach. He went into sales and found his love for developing software. Robert founded and owned his own software development company for many years. In his retirement, he owned a blueberry farm and enjoyed his time there while his health allowed.   

Robert is survived by his wife, Saundra Williams; children: James Williams; Laura Andelson and husband, Agustin Rosales; stepchildren, Deborah Maness, Danny Crump; grandchildren, Abra, Aaron, Jamal, Sydney, Frances; other family and many friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Esther Williams and brothers, Lawrence and Donald Williams. 

Memorial services were 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. A time of visitation immediately followed.