Anthony Glenn Williams

Anthony Glenn Williams, 56, affectionately known as Twink, resident of Lee's Summit, Missouri died May 29, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born September 24, 1963 in East Prairie, Missouri to the union of George Williams, Sr. of Sikeston, Missouri and the late Mary Louise Jefro Williams.

Anthony professed his faith at a very early age and was baptized at Mt. Erie Missionary Baptist Church in Pinhook, Missouri.  He obtained his elementary and formal education in East Prairie, Missouri and was a member of the graduating class of 1981.  He accumulated a wealth of knowledge working on various farms and decided at the age of 21 to become a professional over-the-road truck driver.  If you ask any one, they will tell you Anthony could "back up an 18 wheeler between four cones with his eyes closed."

Anthony united in holy matrimony to Marilyn Sumpter (Williams) in 2004.

Unfortunately, Anthony sustained an injury on December 5, 2016, which left him permanently paralyzed.  He had resided at Lee's Summit Point Nursing Home in Lee's Summit, Missouri for the past four and one half years.  Anthony was the life of the party at the nursing home and everyone loved him.  They used to joke all the time saying that Anthony handled his wheelchair like he was driving his 18 wheeler.  He was nominated Homecoming King at the nursing facility two years in a row.  He taught Bible Study on Wednesdays and often taught Sunday school.  When the facility had anything that required singing, they always made sure Twink was present to lead the songs.  Anytime one of the residents was having some type of problem, they would always find Twink and ask him to pray for them.

Anthony was the assistant Recreational Leader at the facility and enjoyed planning outings and playing Bingo.  Some of the residents, including Anthony participated in the Annual Handicap Competition in North Kansas City, Missouri.  Twink won all the wheelchair races and received several  First Place Ribbons.  He was certainly the life of the party and truly loved the staff and residents as much as they loved him.

Anthony was an avid sports fan, in particular football.  He loved his Kansas City Chiefs.  Anthony loved watching the farm shows on his computer.  He loved his trucks and tractors and had a huge collection of miniature farm equipment.  He loved listening to his quartet music and reading his word.

In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by three children, Jessica Woodson, Megan Williams, and Anthony Williams, Jr, two stepchildren, Jerry Sumpter and Angela Sumpter, eight siblings, George Williams, Jr., Reverend Melvin (Bridgett) Williams, Glenda M. Myers, Darrell E. Williams, Linda (Michael) Sales, Orlana Vanessa (James, Jr.) Johnson, Faye (Jesse, Sr.) Mack, and Billy Ray Williams, two additional siblings raised with him, Catina Ann (Tom) Ward and Leonard Gallion, six biological grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Friends may call Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston, Missouri from 10:00 A.M. until graveside services at 11:00 A.M. in Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston.

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we ask that all attendees honor our social distancing rules and wear a facial mask.