Ronald L. Williams was born on March 5, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ronald professed a belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at his home church in Pittsburgh. He was educated in Alleghany County public schools where he participated in one of his great loves—sports. While in high school Ron competed in BMX bike races and winning several awards. He graduated Bethel Park High School in 1988.

In his early adulthood Ronald trained as a boxer where he competed at the semi-professional level as “Killer Ron” in the cruiser-weight division. He excelled at boxing, becoming a two-time Golden Glove winner and was undefeated his entire career. He eventually followed his mother to Georgia where he lived for several years before moving to Philadelphia to study physical therapy.

In 2005, he relocated to Louisiana to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina where he began working construction and continued his youth volunteer work at the local Boys and Girls Club teaching boxing techniques and physical fitness.

He will be remembered as a loving and charismatic person, making friends wherever he went. Ronald had a heart of gold and was a source of positivity to those who knew and loved him. He spoke often of his children, telling everyone how proud he was of them.

Ronald made his heavenly transition  on September 24th, 2021 at his home in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memories his five children Sha’Ron Williams, Ryan (Breona) Williams, Ciaron Williams, Cian Williams, and Isaiah Williams; grandchildren Carter Williams, Gabriella Williams, and Cameron Williams; his beloved mother Jaqueline Wilson; brother Jerome (Mekihala) Williams; sisters Rochelle DeVaughn and Ronel DeVaughn-Baccus; devoted friend Michele Salvail, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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