Royce Lee Williams , 64, of Center, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1950 in Center to R. L. Williams and Era Faye Jones Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the City of Center where he served as a firefighter for over twenty years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 31, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers for Mr. Williams will be John Alvis, James Alvis, Jason Alvis, Caleb Stracener, Wade Alvis and Keith Byndom. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Center Fire Department.

He is survived by
Sons,
Eric Williams of Center
Justin Williams and wife, Atorius of Center

Daughter, Jaclyn Eaves and husband, Doug Jr. of Tenaha

Grandchildren;
Khloe Williams, Ayden Eaves and Haylee Eaves

Nephews;
John Alvis, James Alvis and Jason Alvis

Niece, Jennifer Jackson

Mother of his children, Mary Walker of Center

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends

Preceded in death by;
Parents, R. L. Williams and Era Faye Jones Williams
Sisters, Linda Alvis and Helen Burch
Brother, Robert Lee Williams
Granddaughter, Ariel Williams
Brothers-in-law, Tommie Alvis and Paul Burch