Rodney Francis Williams was born November 18,1957 to the late Charles and Thelma Mae Williams. The oldest of four children Rodney attended Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Thelma Mae Williams, one sister, Robin Williams-Haynes and brother, Romell Williams. Soon after, he moved to Gadsden, Alabama and became a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his spouse, Debra; one daughter Regenia Smith; three brothers, Wyndell(Pat) Ficklyn, Emmanuel(Edith) Allen and Roland Williams, all of Suitland, Maryland; three sister-in-laws, Alfreda(Kenneth) Carstarphen, Bessie Barnett, of Gadsden,AL. and Cynthia Foshee of Clanton,AL. A host of nieces, nephews and many close friends.He will be missed by all.