Brian K. Williams, 58 died Saturday May 1, 2021 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.
He was born on October 5, 1962 in Sterling the son of Charles David and Judith Ann (Williamson) Williams. Brian had worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was an avid Bears fan and NASCAR fan. Brian enjoyed singing and playing his guitar.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Higgins; his mother Judith Rippy; his daughter Michelle Pool; his son Brian Hernandez; his step son Teddy (Sherita) Lopez; his seven sisters: Lizann (Danny) Williams, Lori (Alex) Estrada, Wendy (Gary) Johnston, Shelley Williams, Chris (Russ) Hayes, Rebecca (Gary) Whetstone and Pisa (Jack) Stewart; his grandchildren: Isaiah Hernandez, Abigail Hernandez, Emmalie Hernandez and Brenden Lopez; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A private family celebration of Brian’s life will take place at the McDonald Funeral Home and a public celebration will be held later. At his request cremation has taken place.




