Manly Lathan Williams

March 22, 2020

Mr. Manly Lathan Williams, 84, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the CM Tucker Center in Columbia. He was born June 30, 1935 in Lancaster, a son of the late Leroy Williams and Edna Brasington Williams. After graduating high school, Mr. Williams Joined the US Marine Corp. He enjoyed life as a Marine and retired after 31 years of service to his country. He retired as an E-9, Master Gunnery Sergeant. He was of the Baptist Faith and he and his wife June are members of Friendship Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was also a member of the Senior Circle at Springs Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be private and a burial with Military Honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery will be held later. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, June K. Williams; three sons, Michael Williams of Oklahoma, Kenneth Williams of Tampa, Florida and Jeff Williams and his wife Traci of Lancaster; a brother, Evylee Williams and his wife Libby of Lancaster; a sister, June Nichols of Rock Hill; and four grandchildren, Amanda Williams Riley, Sean Williams, Payton Williams and Triston Williams. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by three brothers, Bruce Williams, Maurice Williams and Clyde Williams. The family will receive friends at the home of Jeff and Traci Williams on Monday, March 23, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Williams.