Ronnie "Billy Bop" Williams

Mr. Ronnie Williams was born on October 8, 1954 to the union of the late Jimmie Williams and Arizona Stockdale Williams. He was the ninth child in the family of seven boys and four girls. At an early age he accepted Christ, was baptized and became a member of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Stemley Road in Talladega, Alabama. From the start, Ronnie had a "unique spirit" about him. He loved his family. In his early childhood years, he had an interesting imagination to entertain himself. He would roll car tires around the neighborhood, and soon it progressed to tire hubcaps as if he were handling the steering wheel of a car. As he came into adulthood, he would walk to wherever his destination was. Years later, he graduated to riding his bicycle as his form of transportation. Everyone in the neighborhood and surrounding areas knew "Billy Bop" got around on his bicycle. People recognized his unique spirit and always looked out for his safety. No one bothered him and he didn't bother anybody. He never met a stranger and enjoyed talking with people. His big heart was shown in how he treated family, friends, and acquaintances. Using his bicycle, his "hustle" became collecting and selling aluminum cans. If he left home, he would always return with cans he had collected that day. He had friends that would save cans for him to pick up. "Billy Bop" was a lively man who really enjoyed music and a good party with family and friends. He had a good appetite and loved to eat. "Billy Bop" also enjoyed watching his favorite television programs and movies. Attending church was something he always looked forward to and savored every moment of it. In later years, he united with the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Alpine. The pastor and members embraced "Billy Bop" from the start as a member. He loved serving as an usher and took his job quite seriously, especially manning the front door during service and collecting the fans from the pews once service was over. All things considered, Ronnie enjoyed living his life up to the Friday morning on August 18, 2023 when our Lord God decided it was time for Ronnie to join him in everlasting life reuniting with his family members who have gone before him including his parents, Jimmie and Arizona Williams; sisters, Shirley Ann (James Robert) Edwards and Quarzella "Polly" Miles; and brothers, Cordell Williams, James Larry Williams, Charles Williams, Denarvette Williams, and Donell (Marie) Williams. Those left to cherish Ronnie "Billy Bop" Williams fun loving memories are his sisters, Katrene W. Chatman of Alpine, Alabama and Hispernola Williams of Gadsden, Alabama; brother, Richard (Angie) Williams of Alpine, Alabama; sister-in-law, Marcia Williams of Birmingham, Alabama; brother-in-law, Raeburn Miles of Spring Hill, Florida; aunt, Eliza Jane Peters of Sylvania, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

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Ronnie "Billy Bop" Williams

October 8, 1954 - August 18, 2023