Benjamin Olin Williams

Benjamin Olin Williams passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, due to complications from multiple sclerosis.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Rocky Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Frank Davis and Rev. Scott Harrell will officiate. The family will greet friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.Mr. Williams, the son of the late David Cullen Williams and Cavie Agnes Ivey Williams, was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Forsyth, Ga. His wife, Phila Christley Williams, preceded him in death. He was retired from Hanson Rock Quarry and was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Williams raised beef cattle and always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.Survivors include his daughter, Mindy (David) Strickland of Barnesville; sister, Loretta (Buddy) Fore of Rex; brother, James (Sunny) Williams of Lake Wales, Fla.; grandchildren, Taylor Hill and Morgan Strickland; nephews, Todd (Patty) Williams of Babson Park, Fla., Craig (Maite) Williams of Cary, N.C., several more nephews; a niece and special friend, Doody Shaw of Forsyth.The family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Betty Ann Evans and Shirley Head.Please visit monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.