Longtime Waskom Resident Ronnie Louis Williams Dies at 81

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Ronnie Louis Williams, an 81-year-old resident of Waskom, Texas, has passed away. Funeral services for Williams will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Baptist Church, with a private family burial to follow in the Coulee Bethel Cemetery in Campti, Louisiana. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Why it matters

Ronnie Louis Williams was a longtime member of the Waskom community, and his passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew him. The funeral service and burial will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his memory.

The details

Ronnie Louis Williams, 81, was a resident of Waskom, Texas. The funeral services for Williams will be held at the Bethany Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A private family burial will follow in the Coulee Bethel Cemetery in Campti, Louisiana. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

• The funeral services for Ronnie Louis Williams will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
• Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
• The private family burial will follow the funeral service on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.