Dariel “Ricky” Williams, 63, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Sioux City, IA.

Funeral Services will be held  11:00am  Saturday, September 8, 2018 at New Life in Christ Church ,2929 W. 4 ^th St. Sioux City, IA, with a visitation from 9-11am Saturday at the church.

Ricky was the life of the party no matter where he went; and, he was known for his giant laugh and warm smile.  He was a man with a heart of gold and would always go out of his way to help anyone he could.  Affectionately known as “Uncle Rick” or “Unc,” he was a role model and father figure to not only his children, but his nieces, nephews, and many of the young people in town. He was a former employee of John Morrell.

He loved sports, especially football; his favorite team was the Chicago Bears. Ricky spent countless hours watching old westerns into the wee hours of the night.

He is survived by his loving significant other of 31 years, Elaine Kennedy; 7 children, Dariel Dodd, Amber Bloomfield, Darrel (Amber) James, McKenzie Williams, Lukeus Williams, Brooke (Gary) Hensley, and Ryan (Krisi) Kennedy;  11 grandchildren, 7 siblings Ruth (Henry) heard, Joan Williams, Robert (Karen) McDaniel, Gary (Angela) McDaniel, Artillius (Jacqueline) McDaniel, Yasmin (Donald) Smith, and LaShaun Windon, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Ricky is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Earthie Lee, and four siblings: Lynwood, Jessie, William and Gwendolyn.

Flowers & Condolences can be sent to Waterbury Funeral Home in Dariel’s name.