May 10 1935 August 21 2020
Rodney Lee Williams died August 21, 2020 with family by his side in Searcy Arkansas. A small family memorial service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Searcy, Arkansas. Rodney was born May 10, 1935 in Bayard, Iowa to Orville (Tony) and Mildred (Mays) Williams. His father was a farmer and his mother a homemaker. He graduated from Scranton High School in 1953. Rodney married Millie Davis on March 20, 1955 and started farming and raising Angus cattle near Scranton, Iowa. For 63 years, Rodney and his wife Millie, worked side-by-side in many different ventures. They were inseparable partners in love and life. Rodney loved the cattle and equine industry and was known for his excellence in showing and evaluating high quality seedstock. His showring career began when he was chosen as the Champion Beef Heifer Showman at the 1949 Iowa State Fair at the age of 14. Rodney exhibited champions at major livestock shows across the United States. Most knew him as a fun-loving friend that could tell a great story and make everyone laugh. Rodney is survived by his son Mark Williams and his wife Kortni of Rockwall, TX; granddaughters, Payton Ransom and her husband Seth of Little Rock, AR; Makenzie Williams of Edmond, Ok and Alyssa Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Millie (Davis) Williams; father, Orville (Tony) Williams; mother, Mildred (Mays) Williams and sister, Carolyn (Williams) Baird. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Iowa State Fair, Blue Ribbon Foundation, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, Iowa 50317. Due to the most recent COVID-19 directive, attendance is strictly limited to 100 people and face covering must be worn at all times. www.powellfuneralhome.net To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rodney Lee Williams please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rodney Lee Williams May 10 1935 August 21 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Bald Knob, state: Arkansas