Richard Williams

Richard Ephraim Williams, 61, of 1519 Hwy. 218 East, Monroe, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. Mr. Williams was born February 17, 1948, in Union County. His father, Troy Webster Williams, preceded him in death. He was a Credit Manager for CIT Bank in Charlotte and the First and current Mayor of Fairview. He also previously served with the Fairview Fire Department for 14 years. Survivors include his mother, Mary Alma Kizer Williams of Monroe; son, Jon Ryan Williams; and brother, Ronald Wayne Williams. Visitation will be Monday, December 14, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 420 Hopewell Church Road, Monroe, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All other times the family will be at the home. The funeral service will be Tuesday, December 15, 2:00 pm, at Hopewell Church, officiated by Rev. Lee Pigg. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202 and to Hopewell Baptist Church, 420 Hopewell Church Rd., Monroe, NC 28110.