Rodney Allen Williams

Rodney Allen Williams was born on March 5, 1973 at Scott & White in Temple, TX. He was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father August 10, 2023 after a short, courageous battle with cancer and interstitial lung disease.

He married his beautiful wife Valerie in November of 2019. The love they shared for each other was perceptible and admired by all that knew them. They blended their families with so much love that the seam was invisible. To say that they didn't have nearly enough time together is a gross understatement. But living life to its fullest was Rodney's mission, and they made the most of every minute of the 10 years they had together. They shared 5 sons: Zachary, Elijah, Glen, Hunter and Bryan. And they were proud G-Paw and TooToo to their grandchildren: Talynn, Marlie, Meya and Milani.

Rodney lived his life like no one was watching. But everyone knows that if Rodney was in the room, all eyes were on him. He was the life of every party, the social butterfly and the funniest man in every room. He referred to himself as an "acquired taste" because although he loved to make people laugh, he had strong opinions and he believed wholeheartedly that you should always be true to yourself. He was proud to have a colorful past. He had bravely conquered the demon of addiction and all that it entails, and had been blessed with the past 16 years of sobriety. Because of his past, Rodney was one of the most open minded, forgiving people you could ever hope to meet. He wanted his own mistakes to be lessons others could learn from and he used every opportunity to provide his unique perspective in an attempt to help others from enduring the same struggles he had. Rodney was a great listener and offered sage advice peppered with his ever present humor to anyone who seeked his guidance. He was always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone who might need it and his generosity knew no bounds. On many occasions, he anonymously emptied his pockets to pay for meals for someone he though might be in need or for a veteran that fought for our country.

The only thing that superseded his huge personality was his heart. Rodney loved his family with a fierceness that can't be described in words. He enjoyed a very close relationship with his mother, Rita and his best friend and brother, Lee. He loved his sister in law, Michelle, referring to her as his sister, and they shared a common love language of cooking huge breakfasts for our family. He was proud to be Uncle Rodney to his nephews: James, Justin Chance, Tyler, Seth, Jordan, Thomas, Beau, and Kade. His nieces: Amber, Gracelynn, and Emma. His great-nieces Jasmine, Avianna, Kaelynn, Bella and Rylee. And his great-nephew, Ryan. The love he felt for his extended family was reciprocated tenfold. From the time of his cancer diagnosis, he proclaimed that he was proud to battle his illness if it meant anyone of his loved ones or any child didn't have to. He faced the challenge head on and remained positive throughout his battle, encouraging those around him with his own strength, He fought cancer like he fought every other battle he had ever faced in his life- with dignity, bravery, pride, determination and sheer stubbornness.

Rodney touched the hearts of people everywhere he went, including work. He began his career at Airco June 12, 2017. He made family with his coworkers and was proud to be a cog in the ever revolving wheel. Even during his hospital stays, you could find him on his laptop, eagerly and gladly doing anything he could possibly do to remain apart of the team that he valued so much.

Rodney's family is so appreciative for all the prayers, the droves of visitors, the meals and the love his friends and coworkers shared with us during Rodney's battle and are comforted with knowing that he was valued and loved by his work family, Airco.

Rodney's family would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Seton Ascension. Rodney met his "4th floor angel", his nurse Elorm, the day he received his cancer diagnosis. Elorm comforted him and encouraged him and reached him in a way that seemed impossible. She continued to visit Rodney anytime he was at the hospital, regardless of where he was stationed. As did countless other hospital staff that had interacted with Rodney. His respiratory therapist, Stacey, connected with Rodney immediately and she understood and respected his wishes and consistently did everything she could to keep him comfortable. He was especially fond of his "homies" on the 6th floor, having spent the most of his hospital visits there. When he transitioned to ICU care, he was met with a whole new army of angels. His final hours were blessed with comfort provided by Alex, Dr. Babbar, and Austin Hospice while surrounded by his loved ones. His family is eternally grateful to all those who provided such loving and respectful care.

Our family feels incomplete without Rodney. We have experienced a huge loss but we take comfort in knowing that Rodney is at peace and his fight is over. We believe that Rodney was used as a vessel by God to touch as many lives as possible during his much too short time here on Earth. Words can never come close to describing the tremendous impact this man made on his family, friends and acquaintances.

A celebration of life will be held on November 9th at 6:30 PM.

Location pending.