Stephen Williams, Jr.

Fred Stephen Williams, Jr., 75, of Little River and formerly of Kershaw died Thursday, June 28, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the only son of Fred Stephen Williams, Sr. and Lula Faile Williams.

Mr. Williams retired as a computer programmer for Springs Industries. He loved the beach and beach music. He was a former member of the Lancaster Shag Club and Lancaster Moose Lodge. Mr. Williams also held an associate’s degree in accounting. He was married to the late Wanda Sowell Williams, who preceded him in death, November 8, 2014.

Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Williams Thompson and her husband, Jody of Little River and 2 grandchildren, Lauren Thompson and Parker Thompson of Little River.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Williams to, Teen Angels, a local organization that provides homeless North Myrtle Beach High School students the little “luxuries” of teenage life, including, schoolbooks, yearbooks, prom attire, personal care, transportation to dentist and doctors and much more. These students are too old for foster care and yet too young to do it all on their own, and they’ve made the tough decision to stay in school, despite the challenges, in hopes of a better future.

Please send donations to Teen Angels, c/o North Myrtle Beach High School, 3750 Sea Mountain Highway, Little River, S.C. 29566.