Gene Williams

McColl, SC

Gene Williams passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

Born in McColl, SC, Gene was a son of the late John C. And Ruth White Williams. He grew up and remained in the McColl area and married Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Clark. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Gene was a man of character, known for his welcoming personality, kindness, and humility. He had a big heart and a sweet smile. He was an excellent diesel mechanic and was employed for many years with C.S. McLaurin & Farm Implement and later with Todd Equipment Company. He attended New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church in Laurinburg when he was able. He was an avid outdoorsman and as a young man loved playing baseball. In recent years, he really enjoyed spending his free time fishing, hunting, and putting his green thumb to use gardening and working in his yard. Gene also enjoyed watching old westerns and was a sports enthusiast, supporting his two favorite teams, the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family. He will be dearly missed.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents mentioned above; brothers, John C. Williams Jr., Buddy Williams, Elbert Williams, Tom Williams; and sisters, Tina Clark and Geneva Smith.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, “Lib” Williams, of the home; only son, Brian Williams (Beth) of Lexington; sister, Betty Johnson of McColl; grandchildren, Briana Williams, Maddox Williams, Lili Larimore (Justin); and great-grandchildren, Atlas, Ares and Abel.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Rogers Funeral Home in McColl, followed by burial at Rogers Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., just prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.rogersofmccoll.com.

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