Art Wonderful Williams Sr., 62, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born January 30, 1964, in Sedalia, the son of Floyd L. Williams Sr., who preceded him in death, and Sandra K. (Christian) Williams, who resides in the home.

Art was a proud graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, Class of 1982, where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track. His athletic ability and competitive spirit earned him many memorable moments as a Smith-Cotton Tiger. Following high school, Art continued his education at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma.

Throughout his working years, Art was employed by Leggett & Platt in Carthage, MO, and later worked as a cook at Colton's Steak House in Sedalia.

Art enjoyed listening to music and spending time with those he loved. Above all, his greatest joy was his family and the relationships he shared with them. His faith was also an important part of his life, and he cherished his relationship with his Lord and Savior.

In addition to his mother, Art is survived by his nine children, Erica Jones, Donal Buckner (Eryn), Tamerra Buckner, Artessa Williams (Kenneth), Art Williams Jr., Jamishia Fisher (Ramone), Traison Scheerer, Mikaysha Edwards, and Jasmine Tharp; seventeen grandchildren; two great-grandsons; eight siblings, Floyd Williams Jr. of Jackson, MS, Lance Williams, Ronald Williams (Dawn), and Paul Williams, all of Sedalia, Adrienne Sutton of Horn Lake, MS, Shelane Williams-Morris (Kevin) of Warrensburg, Gloria Frieson of Washington, DC, and Tanaeia Smith of Sedalia; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

In addition to his father, Art was preceded in death by his sister, Glenda Jones, and a grandson, Malachi Freeman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Terrance Moody officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the chapel.

Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia.

Pallbearers will be announced soon.

Honorary pallbearers will be the "Party Crew of '82."

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.