Rufus Lee Ducey Williams

On September 21, 2021, Rufus Lee Ducey Williams passed away at the age of 75 in Lubbock, Texas.

Rufus was born on February 8, 1946 in Novice, Texas, to the union of Leora Thompson and Harvest Williams, Sr. He graduated from North Powderly High School where he excelled in math and sports.

He later gained employment with Campbell’s Soup Company in Paris, Texas, where he worked as a filler operator.

Rufus was joined in Holy Matrimony with his wife Retha on December 22, 2000. He faithfully served as a deacon at El Bethel Baptist Church. After retiring from Campbell’s Soup, Rufus and Retha moved to Littlefield, Texas.

Rufus was preceded in death by his mother, Leora; his father Harvest; and his siblings Alvin, Dora, Regina and Harvest.

Remaining to cherish Rufus. memory are his wife, Retha Nell Williams of Littlefield, Texas; and five siblings, Rev. Levern McFrazier, Arlene Frierson and Ray Williams, Jr. (Sarah) of Paris, Texas; Green Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Ronnie Williams of Sacramento, California.

He leaves to celebrate his life, daughter, Shela Glover (Ricky) of Paris, Texas; son, Shawn P. Williams (Dominique) of Dallas, Texas; son, Rev. Randy McCarty (Connie) of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter, Yulanda LaTrecia McCarty-Harris (John) of Austin, Texas; and son, Rev. Leo McCarty Jr. (Sharon) of San Angelo, Texas.

In Littlefield, a funeral service was be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church. In his hometown, visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Paris at Maxey Funeral Home, and he will be laid to rest in a graveside service at Restlawn Gardens on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

The family has scheduled a memorial celebration for noon on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at El Bethel Baptist Church, Paris, Texas.