Roddie Williams, Jr.

September 6, 1945 - July 18, 2018

Roddie Williams, Jr., of 8301 Farrow Road Columbia, South Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday July 18th at Providence Hospital North East following a brief illness. Roddie was born September 6, 1945, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to the late Roddie, Sr. and Ella Mae Brown Williams. Roddie resided at Midlands Center since April 16, 1991. Prior to his admission to Midlands Center, he resided mainly at home with his family. Roddie was full of life and energy. He enjoyed listening to music and especially dancing. Roddie had some good dance moves. Listening to his radio was his favorite thing to do besides dancing. You didn’t often see Roddie without his radio in his hand. While at Midlands Center, he participated in multiple programs. He worked at the car wash and assist in the dining room with cleaning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters: Mary Brown, Hattie Mae Wilson, Annie Hampton, Hattie Adams and Glenda Jennings; and 4 brothers: Abraham Williams, Herbert Williams, Wilson Williams and James D. Williams. Roddie is survived by two brothers: James (Alice) Williams of Orangeburg, SC, and A.B. (Deborah) Williams of Joliet, Ill.; one sister, Beatrice Williams, of Orangeburg, SC; and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Most importantly, Roddie is survived by the staff and other consumers resided in Chestnut/Juniper residences at Midlands Center.