Roy Neel Williams

Roy Neel Williams, age 74 of Maryville was welcomed by God into the kingdom of Heaven on March 19, 2014. Roy was born April 26, 1939 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Maryville, Tennessee and a member of the Encourager's Sunday School Class. He was a life time member of the National Rifle Association as well as the Tennessee and North Carolina Wildlife Associations. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the York Rites in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was a Sudan Shriner and member of the Wayne County, North Carolina Shrine Club. He studied Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a devoted employee of Sears for over 20 years. He began at Sears in Little Rock, Arkansas and promoted and transferred as the Operating Superintendent to Florence, Alabama and then to Goldsboro, North Carolina. After retirement from Sears, he became owner of Eastern Air Conditioning, Inc., a Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Company and AAA Mini Storage both in Goldsboro. He was also part owner of Oak Ridge Outfitters Sporting Goods in Goldsboro. Roy was an avid duck hunter in Arkansas and the Outer Banks of North Carolina along with his yellow lab Katy. Katy was always at his side. On February 11, 2011 Katy passed away at the age of 14 and was cremated. At Roy's request, Katy will be laid to rest in her Urn at his side. Preceded in death were his parents, Jasper LeRoy and Ruby Jo Williams of North Little Rock Arkansas. Roy is survived by the love of his life for 54 years, Fern Williams of Maryville. In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by a sister, Rose Carole Jones and husband Jerry Jones of Cabot, Arkansas; three children, daughter Dawn Carole Evans and husband John E. Evans of Maryville, daughter Sheri L. Williams of Charlotte, North Carolina and son Paul Scott Williams of Raleigh, North Carolina. Roy is also survived by two wonderful grandchildren, Joshua Wilson Evans of Maryville and Rachel Neel Evans of Nashville, Tennessee; Brother-in laws Fred Jr and Henry King; Nephews Graham and Greg Jones as well as Hank and Wally King; several cousins and great nieces and nephews. Also survived by two special ladies he considered daughters, Yvonne Fehr and Mary Gustin. Roy had a special relationship with Dr. Terry Lee Adams who has been involved with Roy's care since his diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in June, 2011. Roy is also survived by his best friends, Al Kirby, Buddy Lambert, Icie Myers, Sue Bass and a host of loving friends. Receiving of friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Smith West Chapel with Rev. Charles Ballard, Rev. Greg Long and Rev. Gary Stinnett, officiating. Special music by Roy's son Paul Scott Williams, "The Ladies Quartet" Goldsboro, North Carolina and Rev. Rodger Hooker, West Helena Arkansas. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Emerson Wiles, officiating. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that any memorials be sent to "Gate-Gateway to Independence" c/o Ms. Christy Walsh, Executive Director, P.O. Box 6023, Maryville, TN 37802 in memory of Roy and in honor of his special needs grandson Joshua (also known as Roy's Double Buddy). Joshua attends "The Gate", a special needs program for young adults. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roy Neel Williams please visit our Sympathy Store.