Kenneth Ross Williams, Sr. 84, of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born in Morgan County, Missouri and was the son of the late Henry Gail and Delia Madole Williams . He retired from NASA in 1990 after 30 years of service. Following his retirement he became the jack of all trades at Petsworth Baptist Church and was a former member of Gloucester Ruritan Club. He loved meeting at Belroi Market every morning for breakfast with the usual group. He served in the U.S. army for 2 years and was a tank driver.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary "Libby" Webb Williams and brother Lawrence Williams and is survived by his children, William W. Sims(Peggy) ,Kenneth R. Williams,II(Donna and Kara Robinson(Barry), sister Mildred Burns,brother David Williams, grandchildren Wade, Eric, Barry, Jr., Cassandra, Sorey, Josiah, Ross, and Andrew, and seven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Petsworth Baptist church on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 1-2:00 p.m. with funeral services starting at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of Petsworth Baptist Church. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.