Ricky D. Williams, age 67, of Norris, passed away at Methodist Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2024.  Ricky was born September 24, 1957, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Ruby Williams

Ricky was a lifelong member and former youth director at Bethel Baptist Church. He retired after 25 years of service as a fireman at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He also earned an associate's degree in photography from Pellissippi State Community College.

Ricky served as the Boy Scouts Troop #73 assistant scoutmaster in Norris and was a former assistant track team coach for Anderson County High School. His passion for photography was evident in every picture he took, and many will remember him for his exceptional photos of Anderson County High School athletes over the years. Ricky captured thousands of images of these athletes, often recalling unique details about each one.

He held a special place in his heart for teens struggling with mental illness or facing difficult circumstances. He dedicated many hours to Mispacha, an organization focused on preventing teen suicide, helping countless young people across the country. Although Ricky did not have children of his own, he was like a father figure to many throughout the nation.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Lynn Williams.

He is survived by his twin brother, Randy Williams of Norris; nephews, Zack Williams and wife Brooke of LaFollette and Drew Williams of Norris; nieces, Olivia Williams and Chantel Fleming & husband Dakota of Clinton; great nieces and nephews, Maleah, Carter, Ruby & Hendrix Fleming of Clinton; sister-in-law, Laura Williams of Harriman; and special friend, Jeri Ann Stonecipher of Cleveland.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Ricky's service will follow with Rev. Darryl Taylor, Rev. David Seiber, and Rev. Bo Pebley officiating.  Friends and family will meet at 10:30 am, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and go in procession to Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 am graveside.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com