John Williams

Mr. John Joseph Williams of Walterboro, South Carolina passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1960, to Francis Ronald Williams and Kathleen Ann (O'Connor) Williams of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

John was raised in the Catholic tradition and attended St. Matthew's Grade School and Archbishop Kennedy High School in Conshohocken, PA. He was also a dedicated member of the Boy Scouts, Troop 140, along with his siblings.

After graduating from high school, John joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Pharris in Norfolk, VA. Upon John’s honorable discharge from military service, John established a professional painting business in Conshohocken, and later in Lake Ariel, PA, for many years. John remained in Lake Ariel to care for his beloved parents until their deaths in 2015 and 2016. Several years later, John relocated to South Carolina with his nephew, Matthew Kautter, where he enjoyed a better climate to ride his Harley motorcycle cruising the beautiful coastal southeastern region.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Francis Ronald "Ron" Jr. of Pennsylvania, his nephew Francis Ronald "Ronnie Bullets" III of Pennsylvania, and his sister Kathleen “Kat” Frybarger of Michigan.

John is survived by his brother Richard Williams (Judy) of Pennsylvania, and his sister Mary Kay Connell (Bill) of New Jersey. He is also survived by his aunt Laura Lee Matos (Ray) of Pennsylvania, his uncle James Williams (Josie) of New York, and many nieces and nephews.

On Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. a mass will be said for John Joseph Williams at The Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, located at 222 E. Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia. (a live stream of the mass will be available on the church's website).

On Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., a military honors funeral service for John Joseph Williams will take place at Beaufort National Military Cemetery, located at 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902. Guests are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the service.

On Monday, January 19th, 2026, at 12 Noon, A Celebration of Life Ceremony for John Joseph Williams, will be held following the Military Honors Service. This celebration gathering will be at The Sands Beach, Port Royal, SC 29935.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.