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OZARK…Mr. Shawn C. Williams, a resident of Ozark, died early Friday morning, at Dale Medical Center. He was 53.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 31, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 6:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Williams, the beloved son of the late Van B. Williams and Mary Helen Adcock Morris Williams, was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, during his father’s military service. As part of a military family, he spent his early years living in various locations throughout the United States and overseas, experiences that helped shape his adaptable nature and gave him an appreciation for people from all walks of life.

In the early 1980s, he made Ozark his home, where he built a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and lasting friendships. He was employed with I.D. Associates, Inc. in Dothan as a skilled sign fabricator, taking great pride in his craftsmanship and dedication to his work. Known for his strong work ethic and dependable character, he earned the respect and admiration of his coworkers and those who knew him professionally.

Outside of work, Mr. Williams found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished the sense of freedom and adventure they provided. He also enjoyed playing pool, where his easygoing spirit and friendly competitiveness often brought people together. Above all else, he treasured the time spent with his family and friends. Whether sharing stories, laughter, or simply enjoying each other’s company, those moments were among his most valued. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Timothy Scot Morris, Gary Morris, Larry Morris, and Steve Morris.

Mr. Williams will be remembered for his kind heart, his unwavering friendship, and the love he shared with those around him. His presence brought comfort, laughter, and joy to many lives, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love him.

Surviving relatives include his daughter, Brittany Williams, Ozark; two grandchildren, Jarrett Williams and Titus McNeal; brother, Keith Morris (Brenda), Copperas Cove, Texas and his best friends, who were like his brothers, Lee Burns, Mike Allan, Mark Carr, Shane Mills, and Henry Gonzales; sister, DeAnna Thomas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

 

You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com