Richard C. WilliamsLyonsRichard Cleo Williams, age 67 died at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on December 16, 2016.  He was born on May 2, 1949 in Ionia MI the son of Roman C. and Catherine (Hattis) Williams.  Richard served in the U.S. Army and on September 1, 1978 he married Sharon L. Schneider in St. Johns, MI.  He worked for the railroad industry as a trackman and retired after 31 years of service.  Survivors are his wife Sharon, children Shirley (Bob) Walsh of Bay City, Karen S. (Jeff) Pung of Pewamo, Duane R. (Joyce) Cole of Westphalia, Judy Williams of Owosso, Rich (Natasha) Williams of St. Johns, and Asa (Danielle) Williams of Pewamo.  11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and siblings, Sharon (Jim) Adair of St. Johns, Treva Chambers of Shelby, Annette (George) Koeze of Lakeview, John (Esther)  Williams of Pewamo and Cathy (Pat) Osier of Texas. Private services have been held.  Memorial contributions may be made to the .  Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI