Richard Charles Williams Jr, passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2022. Rich was born 2/8/1955 in Hudson NY to Richard and Elizabeth (Winig) Williams. Rich was a lifelong resident of Chatham, he graduated Chatham High School in 1973 and attended Hudson Valley Community College.

A strong athlete, Rich played baseball, football, and basketball, Little League, Morris Memorial, and on to High School. Rich worked his entire life in the construction field, starting at a young age in the concrete form business with his father and brothers.

"Smokey" was a longtime fan of live music, particularly 60 & 70's Rock, and the NY Yankees. He will be fondly remembered for his parties on Wood Hill, hanging with friends at Moccio's, Glass bar and the Chatham House. His satirical wit and strong political musings made for lively conversations.  He was a good friend, a good brother, he will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his daughter Julie (Brian) Pullen, grandchildren Caitlin and Jackson, his sister Carol (Steve) Wilber, brothers Mark (Suzanne) Williams, Aaron Williams, and Charlie Williams, nieces and nephews, Jason (Josephinea) Wilber, Greta Wilber, Amanda Wilber, Rebbecca (Mark) Leonard, Ryan (Nicole) Williams, Maribeth (Dan) Williams, Avery Williams, and Jayden Williams, great nieces and nephews, Kenneth, Madeline, Emily, Finley, Alexandra, Thomas, Isabella and Evalina.  He will be greatly missed by his special friends, Louanne Orsano Taylor and Jeff and Sarah Braley. He is pre-deceased by his parents, and his brothers Isaac and Joshua Williams.

A memorial service in his honor will be held Wednesday, April 13, from 5-7 pm at Wenk Funeral Home, Payn Avenue, Chatham, NY.