Christopher- Richard "Nu Boy" Williams, 77, of Christopher, passed away at 8:11 Am, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO. Richard was born on October 10, 1946 in Buckner, IL to Asa and Florence (Day) Williams. He married his beloved Valerie Sue Overturf at a a small church in Buckner on July 3, 1965. She survives of Chrisopher. Richard was a hardworking man who loved what he did for a living. He was a coal miner for 35 years at Consol Inland Steel in Waltonville for 35 years. He began his career as a buggy runner and retired top side as a mechanic and welder. Even after work he loved piddling around with engines or making elaborate swings for his children and grandchildren. He was a Christian man of faith and attended and volunteered his time at Purpose House Church in Herrin. He was a greeter, worked the parking lot mowed the lawn and dedicated his time to the "Love Goes" Mission within the church. In his spare time he loved doting on his grandchildre

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