Ricky Bernard Williams

So sad to learn of his passing! He was such a bright light in the world. I worked in the BOACC and other buildings around it so have been seeing him and saying hi for the past 15 years. One of the nicest, most genuine people ever. I am so sorry, to his family, for your loss!

Rick had an infectious spirit, he was kind, gentle, and warm in his interactions. As people know, he was a Steelers fan and that still did not stop us from being friends. I wish I could have said goodbye, this hurts, he was a good man. I am sorry to know he is gone too soon.

I wish I could say I knew him well, but I worked in the building he worked as an officer. I spoke with him quite often and he was always super nice, funny, interesting. I can say that though we did not see each other that I have shared laughter as we talked about the crazy things people do and such. He was a great guy to see each morning even if we didn't do so much together, he was definitely nice to see, and wave to or stop and talk to in the morning. I know that others on my team will miss him as well and we are all thinking about the family during this time.

First I would like to give my deepest condolences to the entire Williams family. A true Angel has been taken from us far too soon. They always say the Lord works in mysterious ways and I say that because I haven't spoken to Williams in 20 years and something told me to google him and try to find him so we could rekindle our rivalry of playing Madden and talking mess to each other and when I did and I saw his obituary my heart dropped to the floor. I hoped and prayed that this was some type of typo or some mistake but I soon found out it was real. I reached out to some of his family members to confirm this and they told me he was gone I was left speechless and hurt of my friends passing. I met Rick back in 1992 on the USS Virginia we were both cooks I can still remember the first day he walked into the galley and he smiled and introduced himself and he immediately started showing us some things in the galley he was a great mentor to all of us. We quickly formed a tight bond me him and Michael Hamilton we were thick as thieves the three amigos. We laughed and joked each other all day Rick would call me a Midget and I would call him Chrome dome, the closeness we shared made the 6 month deployment go by so fast. I can still remember when my Grandfather passed Rick was given the news first he came to my rack and told me the Chaplin wanted to talk to me I knew what it was and I cried on Ricks shoulder like a baby. I didn't have enough money for the plane ticket and Rick just gave me $200.00 and told me to go be with my family. He was truly the definition of a (FRIEND) and a great mentor. We had a lot of fun together spent countless hours playing video games and going out we really rolled in that Blue Eagle Talon he had. It's sad me and him lost connection with each other. I was actually with Rick the very first time he met Gina. He was smitten with her from the jump he Gina me to death lol. That was my boy I will never forget him or the friendship we had. I truly feel blessed to have known him and honored to of had him as a friend (LOVE YOU FOREVER MY FRIEND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)! Kenny L Johnson Sr.

I wish that I could say something that would bring good friend back but I do have full understanding that it's God will. Rick and myself met back in 1993 aboard the ship USS Virginia CGN . Rick myself and Kenny Johnson became the best of friends aboard the ship . You just couldn't separate the three of us . By the way my name is Michael Hamilton. . Rick was a very good friend you just couldn't find another. I could remember me him and kenny going to Rick house and every time we got there Rick wife would have you to take off your shoes . We always as friend laughed together and there was no greater bond . Rick I'm gonna miss playing Tecmo Bowl football games with you and kenny . I'll miss you going on and on about those sorry Pittsburgh Steelers . This is hard for me cause I haven't seen you in over 25 years or so. It hurt cause I didn't get to say goodbye neither could I make your funeral. I wanna just say to you goodbye but I'll see you later cause I know that God has a special place for you in heaven. To you wife I want you to know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal . My deepest sympathy Elder Hamilton .

Deepest Sympathy & Condolences To The Family. So Very Sorry For Your Loss. Praying For You. RIH Soldier...Rick was Such A Beautiful..Caring..Genuine & Authentic ..Humble Man And Will Be Missed.

I worked with Ricky at the Bank of America Corporate Center with Rick at the Visitor Desk until I went to the console area. What I remember most about Ricky was every morning when he would come to work with a big smile on his face and the greeting "Good Morning Everyone". Great way to start the day. Rick was a big Pittsburgh Steeler fan and I am a Cleveland Brown's fan and did we have fun with that. His famous saying "Sixburgh" referring to the number of super bowls the Steelers had won. He would always ask me, "D, how many does Cleveland have?" and he would answer his own question, "Oh, thats right, Cleveland has never been to a super bowl". I remember when Ricky Jr. was born and how proud he was of his son. Ricky was a great friend and I know he will be missed by all his friends at the Bank. I retired about 5 years ago and stopped in once in a while and of course, there was Rick at the Visitor Desk, with that great smile and greeting people in his own professional manner that could not be duplicated. To Ricky's family, you are in my prayers and am very sorry for your loss. Good By my friend - RIP. Dennis Schuette

I have know Rick for 12 years. (I called him Slick Rick and he knew me as TJ) it's a military thing. We both retired from the Navy. I think that's why we got along so well. Slick Rick always had a smile on his face. He could remember everyone's name at Bank of America, but sometime the simplest thing he would forget. We both have seen relationships at work go from interns to dating to marriage and children. It's like another family seeing the same people Monday-Friday. Sometimes they would come to vent or sports or usually talk family with us at the visitors desk. To the Williams family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a true friend coworker and shipmate. I will try my best to fill the role he left at Bank of America visitors desk. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he has certainly touched in many ways. I know when I'm at the desk I will have my guardian angel watching over me. Thomas Jost TJ

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories." Leo Buscaglia

Many of us at Bank of America knew this wonderful Man as "Rick" or "Ricky". He met us almost every day with a smile or a hand shake. I had a closer bond being that he was retired from US Navy and so was I. We told many stories & some grew every time we told them. He talked of his family often and I know they will miss him dearly, the age of 55 is too young to be taken from all of us. It will not be the same without his smiling face & caring wave every time he met us. I hope that GOD will surround all the family & friends & hold them in his heart!! Thank you for your dedicated years of service in the Navy & sacrifice you made for our Country, so that we can remain a free nation. You were a true friend!! May you rest in peace!!

Fair Winds and Following Seas Fair winds and following seas, may forever you feel, upon your cheek, the salty breeze.

Your spirit lives on in many a heart, your words captured, and never to depart.

May your loved ones have the comfort in knowing, to heaven is where you are going.

For all that they have to do is look above, and they will be reminded of your love.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.