Stephen Eugene Williams, age 82 of Pioneer, MO was called to his home in Heaven on Friday, September 18th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Steve was a guest of Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, MO in his last days and attended to by Phoenix Hospice Care. 

Steve was born at home on January 25, 1944 in Delaware County, OK to Roger and Mildred (Bardwell) Williams. Steve attended his four years of high school at Grove, OK where he graduated with the class of 1962. On September 7, 1963, Steve married the love of his life, Joyce Roberts. They attended college at NEO A&M and Oklahoma State University where Steve completed Marketing Graduate School. They moved to Joplin, MO in February of 1968 where Steve began his career in banking at First National. He later managed the Bank of Wheaton, MO and First National Bank in Golden City, MO.

Although Steve accepted many challenging jobs and knew many unique people, he was most proud of the three children he & Joyce shared; son Casey and wife, Laura, of Pineville, MO; daughter, Stephanie Burgess (Jay) of Webb City, MO; daughter, Leslie Mareth (David) of Purdy, MO.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Joyce Smith (Bob); sister, Sunny Turner (Brog); brother Roger Lee Williams (Donna); brother David Williams (Audrey); and brother Larry Paul Williams.

Those who survive Steve and hold many cherished memories include his wife, Joyce, of 63 years, his three children, as well as grandchildren Ashly Williams, Dustin Mareth, Tyler & Kortlynn Burgess, Dillon Williams, Chelsea & Devon Bennett and Mikaela & Luke Huddleston. Great-grandchildren are Deacon Francisco, Corbin Williams, Ivey Burgess, Liam Bennett, Nash Burgess, Rylan Bennett, Jude Burgess, Stella Bennett, and Arch Burgess. Also surviving are many nephews and nieces and a host of extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to The Solace House of the Ozarks or the Waymark Church Building Fund. All contributions for either cause can be mailed to Waymark Church PO Box 310 Monett, MO 65708 c/o Steve Williams Memorial.

Waymark Baptist Church in Monett hosted both a visitation on Friday, September 25th from 5:00-7:00pm and a Celebration of Life on Saturday September 26th at 1:00pm.