Eugene Williams, 82, of Mission, SD passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 17, 2022.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 1:00PM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD.  Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery.  A wake service will be held on Thursday, February 24 ^th , 2022 beginning at 2:00PM at the Father Paul Hall in Mission, SD.

Gene M.Williams, 82, of Mission, SD was born to Kenneth and Clara (Sand) Williams on August 26, 1939 in Portland, Oregon.

He is survived by his two brothers, Jerry Williams of Plankinton, SD and Jack Williams of Winner, SD. "Geno" grew up in Witten, SD.

He attended High School in Winner, SD. At an early age Gene decided he wanted to work alongside his father Kenny moving houses. He worked construction, tended bar, and performed in various bands in the surrounding area.

Gene married Martha (Andrews) on June 11, 1963. He and Martha gave birth to 6 children. James, Katherine, Jeanie, Marty Jean, Mary and Jeffrey.

In 1978, Gene took on a Business venture which came to be known as Geno's Bait and Bite. He was a longtime member of Bass Masters Federation, School bus driver for 33 years while raising 5 children in the Mission area. Gene was grandpa to 17 grandchildren, and 8 great grand children.

Gene was a friend to everyone in his community. Gene passed away peacefully in his home with his family at his side on February 17, 2022.

Gene will be remembered as a Pillar in the community due to all the people he affected during his lifetime. He was thankful for everyday he was allowed to walk the earth and helped those less fortunate than himself. He is remembered fondly by many family members and his friends will remember "Geno" for his honesty, trust, compassion, and love of life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Clara Williams, grandparents Harry and Gretchen Williams, and infant daughter, Marty Jean.