Kenneth Max Williams, 79, of Blythewood, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Punta Gorda, Florida, on August 15, 1938, he was a son of the late Lewis Wesley Williams and Maxie Gray Williams. An avid hunter and fisher, Mr. Williams never met a stranger and was a member of many different travel clubs. He retired to Sebring Florida and loved to travel in his RV. He was a Mason, Shriner, and a member of the York and Scottish Rite clubs.

Survivors include his daughters, Dorothy Ann Ientile and Betty Lee Wright (Johnny); grandchildren, Alexandria Ientile, Joshua Wright, Joseph Ientile, and Dylan Ientile; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a special companion, Ms. Joyce Bousquet. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

The service for Mr. Williams will be held 5 o'clock, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Grace Community Church, with Pastor William Camp officiating. Honoring his request, his cremated remains will be scattered at sea, by the United States Navy. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be made to Grace Community Church, 308 Rabon Road, Columbia, 29223, or to Warriors Walk at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209