Paul Richard Williams "Walnut" "Skillsaw" died at the age of 54 on Monday, March 9, 2020 surrounded by his family at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri after a brief battle with cancer.  Memorial services were held  Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cancer charity of choice.

Paul was born March 20, 1965 in Harper KS to Hugh Jerome Williams and Evelyn Frances (Stanley) Williams.  He graduated in 1983 from Adrian High School.  He retired from Carpenter's Local 777 two and a half years ago after working in the union for 33 years.  Most of his career was spent working for Dun-Par Engineered Form Co.

He enjoyed hunting, watching the Chiefs, working with his brother, and making memories with the light of his life Brylee Kay.

Paul was preceded in death by his mom, Evelyn.  He is survived by his son, Zachary Scott and granddaughter, Brylee Kay of Adrian, MO; his dad, Jerome of Adrian, MO; his sister, Mitzi Joyce (Greg), Jefferson City, MO; his brother, Steven Charles Williams (Terri), Adrian, MO; his sister, Beth Colleen Robbins (Cole), Holt Summit, MO; nieces and nephews, Travis Williams (Erin), April Robbins,  Heather Horn (Alan), Bradley Lamberson, Blake Lamberson (Haley), Nicole Roach, Brittany Williams, and Brandon Williams;  great-nieces and great-nephews, Aaliyah,  Kirah,  Evan,  Evalynn  and Vinny.