Ricky A. Williams

Ricky A. Williams obituary, New Castle, KY

Ricky A. Williams

Ricky Williams Obituary

Visit the Prewitt Funeral Home - New Castle website to view the full obituary.

Ricky A. Williams, age 63 of Crestwood, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Son of the late William Williams and Shirley Truman, he was a lifelong farmer and did a lot of work as a mechanic as well. Ricky was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Carman.

Survived by:

Wife: Maggie Crawford of Crestwood

Daughter: Tabitha Worley (John) of Roundup, Montana

Sons: Austin Williams of Eminence

Jonathan Williams of Crestwood

Richard McGill of Arizona

Sisters: Connie (Todd) Holsclaw of Smithfield

Amy Bryant (Ben) of LaGrange

Melinda Trail of New Castle

Brothers: Kenny Williams of LaGrange

Billy (Rachel) Williams of Trimble County

Stepmother: Joyce Williams of LaGrange

11 Grandchildren

One Great-Grandson

Graveside Service: 11 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Shady Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial Service: 12 PM Noon on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Smithfield Christian Church (135 McCoun Road, Smithfield).

There will be a meal immediately following the memorial service, held at Smithfield Christian Church. All are invited to attend.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Prewitt Funeral Home - New Castle

425 N Main St P.O. Box 205, New Castle, KY 40050

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