Robert T. Williams, Sr. was born in Mayersville, Mississippi to the late Saul Williams, Sr. and Gracie Reed. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Mayersville, Mississippi, he served faithfully until his health failed as a drummer and Deacon.

Robert T., also known as Mane Dew, was loved by the Mississippi Delta. He founded Williams Lawn Service, Inc., and operated the first motel and check cashing business in Issaquena County. He served as the fire chief for many years and retired as a Road Foreman and Homeland Security Officer for Issaquena County. He was a dedicated and hardworking member of many organizations, such as Delta Blue Birds Motorcycle Club, Issaquena County Community Choir, Traveling Angels Choir, and Sharkey - Issaquena Mass Choir. He had a smile that would warm your heart and light up a room.

Robert T loved his family dearly. As a father he trained his sons to work hard and always put God first. As a grandfather, he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He would always try to spend quality time with them, and that, love for God was passed down to them. His favorite saying was "Your Wants Will Get You In Trouble". And to his family members and everyone he met that statement resonated through their minds and in their actions.

On June 12, 2024, God decided to call his son to his heavenly home.

Robert T. Williams, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; Saul Williams, Sr. and Gracie Reed, his loving wife of 44 years, Ora Lee Williams; Parents-in-Love, Beulah and Louis Matthews; five sisters, Fannie Mae Williams, Ruby Williams, Gracie Cooper, Deloris Williams and Freddie McGee; four brothers, London Williams, Sr., Saul Williams, Sr., Dan Williams, Sr., and Umer Williams, Sr.; and a special loved one, Betty Sardin.

Robert T. departed this life leaving to cherish his precious memories: his wife of twelve years, Betty M Williams, his loving and devoted sons, Stallard (Lenoria) Williams, and Robert (Cassandra) Williams of Mayersville, Mississippi and children: Shaterica Cartlidge of Mayersville, MS and Andre (Lesile) Cartlidge of Greenville, MS. Nine grandchildren, Stallard (Alicia) Williams, Jr., Desmond (Antonae) Williams, Staldrick Williams, Delander Williams, Robin Williams, TaShona Williams, Stallisha Wiliams, Roslyn Williams and Christian Jackson, Terrance and Jakariah. Nine great-grandchildren, Desmond Williams, Jr. Madelynn Williams, Riley Miles, Cyrus Williams, Austin Lyons, Harper Williams, Abigail Williams, Hayden Williams, and Allyson Williams, two brothers, Larry (Terri) Wiliams, and Johnny Williams, Sr. Four goddaughters, Kawanna Washington, Christina Smith, Marilyn Thomas, and Michelle Coleman, close friends Billy Peterson and Henry Earl Thomas whom he loved as a brother and son, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends.