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In 1890, we first began operating from a hardware store, located on the old court house square downtown. Our business grew, and so we moved and operated from the Thomas residence on what is now North Main Street downtown. Richard “Dick” Williams owned and operated the firm until his death in 1985. Today, it is owned and operated by his son Gene and grandson, Rick Williams both licensed funeral directors.
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Gene Williams
Richard Eugene “Gene” Williams is a native and lifelong resident of Gainesville/Alachua County. He was literally raised in the funeral home, following in his father’s footsteps. Following graduation from high school, Gene attended and graduated from the Miami-Dade School of Mortuary Science, Miami, Florida. Gene is both a licensed embalmer and funeral director. Through the years he had been active in many of the local service and fraternal organizations. Under his management and direction, the firm has grown from one location downtown, to three across the entire county. “We are very proud of our heritage yet humbled by the continued confidence area families have placed in our family firm throughout the many years.”
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Rick Williams
Richard Eugene “Rick” Williams, Jr. was also born and raised in Gainesville/Alachua County. He is not only following in his father’s footsteps, but those of his grandfathers. He represents the third generation of this family company. Following high school graduation, Rick attended and graduated from Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia and then from the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, Atlanta, Georgia. He is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. Rick has already established a reputation within the community for his genuine compassion and understanding when assisting bereaved families. His ability to identify a family’s needs and then help them arrange a more meaningful, personalized service is well known among area families.
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Richard “Dick” Williams
1920-1985
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Gene Williams, 1961
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