Mr. Andrew Williams, 75 of Bastrop, LA, formerly of Portland, AR, died Friday, August 7, 2015 at Cherry Ridge Nursing home. He was a native of Portland, a retired farm laborer and was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Doris Hemingway Williams, one brother, Sammie Lee Williams, two sisters, Georgia Johnson & Mary Wilkerson. Andrew was and avid Arkansas Razorback fan and also enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by eight sons: Phillip Williams of Portland, AR, Andrew Williams, Jr. wife Ruth of Little Rock, AR, Harold Williams, wife Seena of Lorton, VA, Richard Williams, wife Tara of Phoenix, AZ, Ronnie Williams, wife Felicia of Little Rock, AR, Larry Williams of Phoenix, AZ, Patrick Williams, wife Kia of Little Rock, AR & Lorenzo Williams, wife Ethel of Killeen, TX, four daughters: Carol Harris of Little Rock, AR, Brenda King of Montgomery, AL, Shelby Farthing, husband Jesse of Phoenix, AZ and Cassandra Stevens, husband Willie of Bastrop, LA, one step-brother, Aaron Scott, wife Mary of Dermott, AR, three sisters: Ida Mae Hayes of Crossett, AR, Lillie Brown, husband Troy of Portland, AR & Dorothy Mae Smith, husband Melvin of Little Rock, AR, thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Funeral services are Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Cromwell Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Radford, Jr., officiating. Pallbearers are Tristen Ford, Curtis Ford, Derrick Tucker, Ron Williams, Derrick Williams and Quinterrantce Tucker. Burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation from 10:00 am until funeral time Saturday, August 15.