Welcome to Williams Funeral Home
We want you to feel comfortable and at home. Our goal is to make our guests, and your guests, feel at home, or at ease. We understand the importance of our role in the celebration of the life of your beloved family member. We continue to pledge our service and support to the community of Sumter and the surrounding areas. We owe these communities a debt of gratitude for their years of trust and support.
We provide this website to you as a way to answer some of your questions about Williams Funeral Home, Inc. and its services. While we view our website as a service to you, we do not consider it a substitute for personal contact and service. So if you have questions you would like to discuss, or there is a way we may assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rodney LaDarrius McFadden, Sr., husband of Tisha Smiley McFadden and son of Johnny (Nicholete) Witherspoon, Sr. and the late Annette McFadden, was born on November 27, 1979, in Sumter, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on September 29, 2025 at Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation, West Columbia. He was educated in the Sumter County public schools and graduated from Sumter High School with the Class of 1998. As a gifted athlete, he was admired for his exceptional basketball talent,... Read More
Gloria Jean Dargan (Olden), was born on May 8, 1947, in Wedgefield, South Carolina, to the late Marcus Sr. and Gertrude Olden. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Chapin. Gloria was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School. She began her life as a devoted stay-at-home mother and later worked in various fields, including clerical services, hospitality, and retail, until her... Read More
Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Leroy L. Cromartie, age 98, beloved husband of Britanna Pinkney Cromartie, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the National Healthcare Center, Sumter. Born in Coats, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Oliver H. Cromartie, Jr. and Mary R. Gardner Cromartie. He was affectionately called Leroy, Lee, Cro, and Papa. Mr. Cromartie attended the public schools of Harnett County, North Carolina, and graduated from Tuskegee University, where he studied Building... Read More
Priscilla “Cilla” Benjamin was born March 8, 1955, in Sumter, to the late Hattie and Al Smith Benjamin Sr. Priscilla attended the public school of Sumter County, where she graduated from Hillcrest High School. Some years after graduating, Priscilla relocated to New Jersey, where she lived and worked for many years before retiring and returned home to South Carolina. In 2023, Priscilla became a member of The Life Worship Center and was baptized later that same year.... Read More