Coats, NC: Mr. Kenneth Wayne “Keith” Williams Sr. age 80, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, September 28, 2026, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM-Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. A Graveside Committal Service will be held 2:00PM, Tuesday, at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery 8220 Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. Rev. Donald Cain and Elder David Brooks will officiate.

Mr. Williams was born on September 16, 1946, in Harnett County, NC, to the late Everett Williams and Ruth Jernigan Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Nancy Williams and Myles Stewart, brothers, Ernest Williams, Herbert Williams, and Jerry Williams and a sister, Betty Manning. Mr. Williams was a retired carpenter and was also a US Navy Veteran. He received the Bronze Star with Valor, and other military honors. He was a member of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Coats, NC. He loved playing on his computer, and spending time with his animals; however, his greatest joy was his family.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Annie Scott Williams; children, Loutricia Cain and husband, Donald, Marie Bates and husband, Jed, Kenneth Wayne Williams Jr. and wife LaSonja, Jesse Williams and Christina Masouris, and Kristy Cellitti; sisters, Wilma Stone and Joan Mize; brother, Ronald Williams and wife, Susan; many grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

The family suggest memorials be made to Harnett County Veterans Association PO Box 232 Lillington, NC 27546.

Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.