This past three years seems like a lifetime. I miss you so much son I wish you were here.

Robert Dale, I have way to many favorite memories to just pick one. From carrying you all over the place on my hip, trips to Gatlinburg ,  you driving me to  Whit's so you could buy me ice cream, phone calls from you just to pray when Chris was sick, and the last time I seen you on facetime with that silly beard.  I have loved you since you were born and will love and miss you until my last breath. 

Rest In Peace my fun, outgoing, loving cousin. I remember when we celebrated holidays together. I remember grandma hogles house we used to play on the big rock out front and under the carport and running through the cornfields across the street still in corn and then we get yelled at my grandma to stop picking the corn and that it’s not corn we eat. I remember when you graduated and we celebrated your achievements you were so happy. I hope that you are at peace and no longer struggling inside. Watch over your family because living without you it’s going to be the hardest thing because us as parents never imagine having to Lay our children down before us. 

Rd, 

I miss you so much and I want you to know that I love you, until we meet again

I will never forget the time RD and Fabi came to Tennessee to visit Sandy and I while on their honeymoon.   They were so funny and full of life at that point, everything was exciting and new.  
He and I would have several talks about his desire to pursue a life in ministry and his passion to help others dealing with some of the same challenges he dealt with.   
Then there was the evening that RD, Arnie and myself went out to play pool on a guys night out.  We laughed so hard we cried, I'm not sure who enjoyed the evening the most.  Probably him.. although his Dad and I may have ganged up on him,,  that may have been what he enjoyed the most.
I know that I will always have these and many other memories of the times I got to share with RD..... Love you and miss you young man.

RD!!! Damn bubba broke my heart hearing of your passing. You truly were a good dude and a good friend... you'll be missed by many. We had some good times man.. Love ya bub... RIP.

I met you in 2014. We clicked right away. We were in a program together and became very close in a short period of time.  You had something about you that drew people in.  People wanted to be around you. Your sense of humor, charisma, your heart.   We had so many laughs and great times. We were just genuinely happy.  I will truly never forget you RobertDale. When we met I had so little. You made me accept a roll of dimes so that I could make phonecalls or buy a soda. I fought you on it , but you weren't having that.   Helping people was a must for you.  You loved to spread happiness and you had such a huge heart.  Friends and  a family that loves you unconditionally  and you loved people unconditionally.   Becoming your friend made my life better. Im so sad you are gone, but I know you are in a place so much better. Your struggles are over.  Your suffering is no more. We will meet again little brother. I will never forget you and you will always stay in touch with your momma.  Your memory is alive and well with me and those who had the pleasure of knowing you.  I love and miss you RD.  I'll see you on the other side. 

RD, was such a special young man. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Loving Hands ministries. I always told him he was a big gentle teddy bear. He had such a sweet and tender spirit to him. Funny story, I dared him to eat some of the hottest peppers in the world and he did along with a few others. I will never forget how funny it was seeing him on the floor rolling around because his mouth was on fire. I laughed for hours.  He made me laugh and I’m grateful for his life. He is a gift to the world and he will be missed by so many. 

Soooo..this guy has a huge chunk of my heart! He was my real life babydoll when he was teeny! We have always had a positive and supportive relationship and my heart was shredded to hear the news you left us all behind! You tried and wanted sooo hard to be a good person! My heart is heavy knowing I will never get to see or talk to you again! You will be forever  missed and thought about bub! Love your big cuZ, Brandie!🖤

Met RD when I was the leader of the “summit videos” at church. These were ice breaker short videos to help bring everyone together for a good laugh and provide comfort for newcomers. Make everyone on the inside of the joke.  The first night RD attended, he sought me out especially to tell me how funny these videos were with his outgoing, dynamic, fun personality. Me and him quickly became good friends as we starting making videos together.  There was never a dull moment.  Honestly, he was the star of any video he was in. Now I can’t watch any of our videos without fighting back tears. RD, i wasn’t ready man.. your gone too soon. Love you and miss u so much.  Rest In Peace dear friend. 

Cuzo, where do I start? Growing up we always lived a distance but always kept up with each other. Our family use to always be so close, then we all moved, but even with that we always seemed to know what was going on with each other. I'll never forget all our memories we got to make at Momal Hogels house and the fun times we got to share. And I'm so glad me and bran got to make our first ever family trip and came to Florida with all our kids and we got to see each other and catch up. And you got to meet my babies, my oldest said mom I wanna go stay with Aunt Kimmy and Robertdale lol, but you made an impression on him. I will forever love and miss you cuzo, you got your Wings, take care of us all, and hopefully your up there enjoying time with everyone we have lost over the years, and hunting with popal ❤❤..LOVE YOU

I’ll never forget playing golf with Robert Dale and Matthew he always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around   I will surely miss him and his smile and love God Bless you Robert Dale 
Love
Uncle Frankie 

The war is over my cousin now you can be happy. Rest easy and tell my momma and dad I love them so much. My memory ain't really my memory but stories aunt kimmie told me. One story stuck with me aunt kimmie said she use to babysit me and this was when the nintendo came out mind you,yes I'm old lol ,anyways you where still a baby in your carseat. She said she left you in your seat cause you were sleeping next thing she knew you were laughing so she came to check on you and I was jumping over your carseat back and forth and naturally any mother would freak out lol. I love you cuz and I'm going to really miss you watch over your mom she really needs you. 

Robert dale my cousin!!!! I don’t have a lot of memories with you because we grew up In different states and you know how it goes. But I can say that when I did see you your spirit was illuminating. You didn’t even try to make people smile or laugh it literally came so natural. You were the best versions of your parents. The strength you had was undeniable. I know you got that from god whom you gave your life and soul too. That kind of loving soul don’t come around very often. Your journey of helping others were sooooo inspirational . There is no way on this earth that you will be forgotten ever. When you touch peoples lives the way you did you are imprinted within them forever. I only wish I could have experienced more of you my cousin. But guess what one day I will and I’m so excited to get to know you more. Tell my mama and aunts and grandmas and grandpas and my brother Jonathan  and my son I love them so much . Until we meet again cousin I will be thinking of you and sooooo will everyone else. 

So I have so many memories.he was my little brother....when we was little he had a little pool in his back yard and we would play soldiers and site the until we was so cold....I also remember going to that camp with rd and me and him fished and I didn't get a bite but he Hook a big bass off of a jig!!!also the time  he came down to Tennessee and stayed the night we snuck out and went to my girlfriend house and rd sweet talked her into calling a friend over and we all watched movies and aunt lana  seen us and kicked my but I told rd to go out the back and he made home before he got caught...I'm going to miss the. Goofball personality he had the love fashion. I know this isn't goodbye I will see him again but until then Robert Dale Newton William I love you and please watch it all over us all 

                 sincerely 
                Little Rog

Man where to start, so many memories in such a short time , I always enjoyed harassing you everytime I spent the night with Delania . We’ve unscrewed your doorknobs and put your hand in warm water to see if you’d wet the bed . Delania drew all over you in markers and you always yelled at us to stay out of your room . We had such a blast in New Jersey, you had Delania’s stuffed panda making it dance to the radio at 4 in the morning . You were like a big brother to me and you were such a funny laid back person . You lived such a full life surrounded by people who love you . Really gonna miss you ..

My favorite memory of Robert dale has to be a few different ones. The first one would be when we all went to the reds game and he had me running up and down getting him ice water like 100 times but was nice enough to me to share his lemon slushie with me and sit with me during the fireworks. Another one is when we went to the movies with Sarah Jason and Delania and watched a scary movie he laughed at me the whole time when I would jump at the scary parts. And lastly I loved that he surprised me for my 16th birthday and came to spend time with me we drove around listening to music and laughing and having so much fun. He showed me the song love the way you lie part 2 that night and we listened to it probably 100 times that night just over and over. He had such a contagious laugh and a great loving personality. He was such a wonderful person who meant so much to me and someone I will never forget. Robert dale I love you and I will miss you. Love the way you lie ❤️

RD, man where do I begin, we were childhood best friends always hanging out with each other.  As we grew older and you and your family moved away our friendship never ended and when you moved back to town it was like you never left and we picked up right where we left it. I could always count on you if I needed a fishing partner, every weekend I could count on you to be right there by my side slayin catfish. Bro you are dearly missed by so many and your memories will live on through all of us. Love you man.. 

RD, you were so special to me. 
Such a good friend to Drew, you were like one of my own.  I miss your goofy smile and silly giggle.   You always amazed me how you would have a smile plastered on your face at all times, it didn't matter how bad things were.   I think of you often,, and I smile.  You were just so loveable... You were a great mix of your parents, fun and energetic like your dad but compassionate and loving like your mom.   To say that you are missed is an understatement.   

So many memories, I don't know that I can pinpoint just one?   You've been part of our lives for so many years.  I ache for all the things you will never experience, and all the memories never made.

It's been a month since you left us.  It doesn't seem real.  I keep looking at your picture hanging on my fridge and I just stare and wonder...  I will forever be sad that your gone...  But you will forever be remembered!

Growing up with RD was one of the best things. I remeber him taking me to meet his mom and sister who he loved so much. I remeber hanging out at his house and playing star wars on the PlayStation. Then we went on a date as kids. We went to the old putt putt in middletown and played video games. He loved scarying me on the Jurassic Park game. I only got to talk to him within the last year. He will always be a friend I will remeber. He was and will be always loved 💙💙

To sweet RD, there are so many memories from peewee football to church to vacations to you hanging out down in the basement with our Moe. You were such a part of our family even calling  me Mom, as you always said that I was your second Mom.   You always came to Arnie for advise and just to talk. It was such a blessing to  have you as part of our lives and you will be forever missed!! We will never forget that beautiful smile and sweet loving heart! You and your family will always be a part of our family. It’s not goodbye but just a “see ya soon” my son from another mother.  Fly high with the angels sweet boy! 

Growing up, for a short period of time. I lived right down the Street from Robert dale. Weekends and summer nights were spent playing football with all the guys. Nothing but fun, laughter and memories I’ll never forget. Love you RD! 

I remember playing spike ball with him on the beach. I remember how we’d be doing this together and he’d just look up and say “proud of you.” And I’ll never forget the first time he prayed over our service and offering at Summit young adults and he started off, “Dear God bless this food to our body... uhhh sorry I’m usually just praying for food.” And we all laughed! 

My absolute favorite memory of Rd was we lived together for a short time and i was in the living room and he was upstairs in the bathroom. I kept yelling Rd! Babe babe babe and finally he yelled WHAT! And i said i love you and laughed and he frustrated said i love you too. Then like 10 mins went by i was watching tv and he came down stairs in my booty shorts and said heyyy girrrl! I looked at him and said what in the world are you doing and died laughing... He was mine and my sons world he stepped up to be a father figure for Brennen he brought so much happiness and showed us what love was. He was my hero and just like he always said to me and my son i love you with all my heart and soul nothing on earth will ever change that. 

I will be holding onto the memories till we meet again. Some of the most fun things we did was go fishing all night. I enjoyed even if we didn't catch anything just caught up on time. I also enjoyed when we went egg and toilet papering in like a foot of snow until the law showed up and ruined all the fun. I enjoyed the times jumping off 421 bridge and we went swinging off the rope swings for hours. We also  had some fun drifting on some back roads after it got done snowing.  We  ended up in a ditch and both of us freaking out.  We got so lucky someone pulled us out and we played it off like nothing happened. 
We were like two peas in a pod.  No matter how far apart we still enjoyed the same things.  I will always miss you but I hope you're reeling in some monsters.  I can't wait till we meet again. Love you. 

I dont even know where to begin. It is hard to believe I wont be able to see you, until my time comes and we are reunited. I have so many cherished memories with you. All the way from being babies at mamaw and papaws house to the chimney tops, chalets, frankies, kings island, and so many more. I cant say I really have a favorite memory, all of the memories shared will forever be in my heart and are memorable to me. You were always so full of fun and joy. Your laugh was contagious. You were so loved and will be forever missed. I love you RD. 💕 

Rd,
         I have so many memories. Your amazing love for god, your laugh and smile. How close you David Taylor and Matt were then rylee,Amara, and Lilly. My favorite memory is no matter what you always came home to see me when i came to visit and brought your love and hugs (and your picking on rylee, Amara, and Lilly.) I love you RD.

My favorite memory  was when me my neece and cousins  were sitting at the table and he was mixing up a shake and called himself  chef boyRd

Rd thank you so much for making me smile every minute I was with you. You always took the time to understand someone and what they were going through. One of my favorite memories was when me rylee and lilly were all hanging out at the hard rock and me and lilly put nair on your legs and did a face mask on you. I never knew that that would be our last time seeing each other. I remember sitting outside and talking and listening to music almost every night I was with you. I miss you more than anyone could know. It still is crazy to me that one of the most beautiful people in my life got taken away. I miss you. 

Such great MEMORIES of all of us going to church together. Our youth campouts at Bonnie and Daves.The kids were young but always fun times together. God Bless you all 

I have so many wonderful memories of Robert Dale.  All the way back to catching the boys smoking in our clubhouse to camping,  to senior pictures.   RD had a smile and a laugh that was infectious. No matter what mischief the boys got into, he could always get out of trouble with me, by just giving me that smile. I loved him, from the moment I met him to this day, and I always will. He was a true friend when my boy needed one, and continued to be a lifelong friend. He was loyal and he was genuine. I will continue to pray for peace and healing for you and your family. I also pray that RD has found his everlasting peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Love you all. 

The memories I have with RD are endless, this man could make anyone smile or laugh. He was a brother to me, he protected me, he held me when I was down and he lifted me up. 

My favorite memory is our senior prom. We both had decided we weren’t going to go, because we are both stubborn. But then he came up to me in the hallway on a Friday, screamed my name and said “you and me prom, we aren’t missing it” and I’m so glad we didn’t. He shows up to my house to pick me up and goes “well don’t I just have the most beautiful prom date ever. Wow” that entire night, was perfect the laughing never stopped. I remember Kim coming up to me as we are all taking pictures and hugging me, and thanking me that I got her boy to go to his senior prom. But he was the only reason I went.  

We have so many memories, from fishing, just hanging out in his room listening to music and driving around seeing what we could get into. There isn’t another person in the world like him, and I’ll cherish every memory I have with him forever. Thank you for always being there for me, thank you for holding me as I cried for months during the hardest parts of my life, thank you for doing anything you could to make me laugh and smile, thank you for everything and thank you for being my big brother, I will love you forever RD ❤️

RD and the whole family will always hold special places in our hearts! You all are like extended family to us. So many fun times we have all had over the years. Loved all the football games, dinners out, youth outings and scavenger hunts. We love you all so much and will continue praying for you for God’s comfort.

Kimmie, I am so so shocked and so very sorry to hear about R D!! I just don't even know what to say. I adored you and your family and had hopes of us all being "family" someday at one point,  I genuinely cared and I never forgot.   When I heard the news, I cried.  I've prayed some very big prayers for you and for your strength  ... no one can understand the pain you must be feeling.   But, please please take to mind and heart that you are a special lady and you have a sweet daughter, and wow your son was and will always be a kind and good hearted young man.  God Bless you all.  Genuinely, Your Friend and sister in Christ,  PeggySue (Leah's mom, Brennen's Gramma)  

It so hard to even know what to write  , we are so very sorry and heart broken to hear this news . So many wonderful memories of the boys . We are praying for you all ❤️🙏

I dont know where to start with the memories man we had so many. But one that does stand out was when we was like 8 or so. We was wrestling in my living room and my dog rocky bit you and you was crying  😂 . When we took you home your dad was laughing at you and said you got bit by 2 pound Yorkie and it didn't even break the skin. 

RD words can’t describe how I feel about your passing but I want you to know, I’ll forever cherish the times we spent together. You were always just a phone call away and answered my calls, no matter what time of day it was. I remember being pregnant with Ashton & my parents went on vacation, I called you to come stay with me because I was scared & we stayed up all night just talking and eating pizza. I remember when your house burnt down when we were just little kids. I remember driving around with you to deliver pizzas when you worked at Pizza Hut & when we’d spend all night at catfishersman’s paradise. I can remember when you’d get grounded, your dad would say “you can hangout with Natalee & that’s it” 😂

Your time might’ve been cut short but I know you were making someone laugh the entire time you were here with us. You always lit up the entire room. Save a spot for me to fish when I get up there 🎣

Arnie and Kim,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.  My prayers are with you all ❤️

Lori Compton (Theado)

When i think of you I will always remember your Tn. Trips when you were young  and the family would go to Boone lake you always had a smile on your face. I didn't get to see alot of your football games but I do remember cheering for you and how proud we all were. I'll never forget when we're came to your house and you were so funny telling us about the alligator  in your back yard .  You  will truly  be missed .   Love you bunches.  
                       Shelly

I had the privilege to be meet Robert (RD) when he came to Dunklin.  And be a part of his journey. We lived in the same dorm together and i got know him very good. I remember when our mothers visited us and stayed and we all were in the room played corn hole together and he learned over and expressed how grateful he was his family was back in his life. He was a godly man and loved to make people smile and laugh. Even when we were playing sports he was competitive but always had very positive energy and would lift people up when they were down. Im going to miss him but I know he is looking down and in a better place. I love you RD

RobertDale was was always a great friend. I remember the many times we would go fishing, play sports or boxing at his house and he was always so passionate and energetic at what he would do. I remember he and I going to church together and that was always special to me. We would always drink coffee when we were younger because we thought we were so cool. Not only was RobertDale a great friend to me he was great to my parents. I can’t say how many times my mom or dad would tell me how respectful he was to them and that meant a lot to me. We will all miss RobertDale tremendously and keep his family in our thoughts. 

Boys fishing trip 2019 ❤

We love you and are praying for you.

Hmm.. where to start. 
He always was the one to hang out with someone no matter what. He was kind to everyone. 
It’s hard to think of one memory.  Probably the most memorable was when we were all hanging out and we kept trying to get him to wear this famous red bridesmaid dress everyone wore. He refused. So as we all left the house to go outside for a minute we had him check the door to make sure it wasn’t locked since he was the last one out. So when we tried to get back in the house of course it was locked. No worries, there was a hidden key! Except it wasn’t there ...
We checked all the windows and finally like super high off the ground we found a window that was unlocked and hoisted Jeremiah up to let us in. Since he failed at the door he agreed to finally wear the red dress and pose for some pics! That’s where the red dress pictures came from. Him and Jeremiah were too funny in those pictures. 
My other fun memory is playing pickle in your back yard with him and some of the boys. 
He was just such a teddy bear and always trying to make us laugh. 
Also all the peewee football games with Kim yelling in the stands lol
He was such a big part of our childhood, him being gone has really left a whole in all of our hearts... 

RD was always a great friend to Jessica in high school no matter what! I’m Thankful for that! And he was always just comfortable at our house and I’m Thankful for that! Arnie and Kim my Thoughts and Prayers are with you all! I am so sorry for your loss! Lots of Hugs 🙏💜

Wow, a great one gone to soon. I remember us sitting in class at Brown Mackie having conversation about music Gospel Music that is. That one coversation created a great friendship between two different people from two different worls. You will be missed never forgotten. Much love to you fam.  RIH MY Guy

I remember laying in the grass with you and looking at the stars.  I was teaching you how God lives behind the stars and you were hanging on to every word I said.  Your soul is a shining star now and I will always look to the heavens for your brightness.  I love you forever and always.

So sorry  for your loss my thoughts an prayers are with you  and your family.

I am so sorry for the both of you, my deepest sympathy. 
 Scott lichtenberger. 
  
    

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

Arnie we are all praying for you and your family.Sorry for your loss .

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.  All my love, Cousin Missy

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Robert Dale "Rd" Newton Williams

November 18, 1992 – September 9, 2020

Kays-Ponger, Uselton & Lemon Bay Funeral Homes

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