Rex Christopher Williams

SAVANNAH (GA) Mr. Rex Christopher Williams, age 59, passed away on November 5, 2026, peacefully in his home. Rex was born on December 25, 1966, in Savannah, Georgia. Rex was the only child to Dawn Marie Lewis (Jack) and David Williams. He was raised by his mother and stepfather together with his two step siblings Christopher and Jami Lewis. Education was instilled into Rex at an early age by his maternal grandfather, Orange Hall, who earned his PhD and became the Dean of Business at Armstrong Atlantic College. Rex graduated from South University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Cum laude). He utilized his degree to build practical and business skills, specializing in computer hardware and software. Rex was remarkably intelligent with expansive education and knowledge in the world of information technology. Rex relocated to Alpharetta, Georgia in 1995 where he was employed by Hewlett-Packard for nearly ten years. In 2004 he returned to his hometown of Savannah, Georgia where he became a Field Supervisor Engineer with RCM Technologies. He remained in field service for many years. Ultimately, he retired from the field service industry in 2010 and began providing technical services at Tweaks By Geeks in Savannah where he remained employed until his death. Rex was very proud of his children and their successes. In 1992 he adopted Tasha Kathryn Williams-Panter and Michael "Thomas" Christopher Williams. His biological daughter, Mara Dawn Irene Williams-Lewis, was born in 2000. Rex impacted the lives of his children through education and music. Tasha Kathryn earned two masters in the field of psychology, becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. Thomas chose to apply his impeccable mathematic skills to becoming a Master Carpenter. Mara Dawn earned her Associates of Science Degree in 2021, becoming employed with the Federal Government. Rex had a love for music and motorcycles. His music repertoire and collection were vast. He primarily enjoyed classic/southern rock, rhythm and blues, and acoustics. He owned an expansive vinyl collection that he acquired throughout his lifetime. Rex joined American Bikers Active Toward Education (ABATE) of Georgia (Savannah Chapter) in March of 2010 where he remained a member until the time of his death. His Chapter focused on motorcycle rights and advocacy dedicated to protecting the freedom, safety, and lifestyles of riders. For nearly 16 years, Rex was the Legislative Director and Webmaster for the Savannah Chapter. He had a passionate affinity for ABATE.Rex met the love of his life, Becky Ivins Williams, online in 2018. They married on October 26, 2019, joining together in front of their family, friends, and members of ABATE. They built a loving relationship together. They focused on their fur babies known as their “children”, specifically, their cats. Rex also enjoyed large fish and creating beautiful tanks. Rex and Becky spent their time enjoying the quiet life they had built together. Rex is proceeded in death by his biological father David Williams; his maternal grandparents retired Lt. Col USAF Dr. Orange and Marge Hall; his paternal grandmother Irene Josie Williams-Funderburke; his maternal aunt Sally Hall Holmes; his paternal uncles Michael Williams and Robert Lee Williams; and his paternal aunts Deborah Williams Premo and Dolores Williams Bennett.Rex is survived by his wife Becky Ivins Williams; his biological mother Dawn Hall Lewis and stepfather Jack Lewis; his adopted children Tasha Kathryn Williams Panter (Randall) and Michael "Thomas" Christopher Williams (Amber); his biological daughter Mara Dawn Irene Williams-Lewis; his stepbrother Christopher Lewis (Christina); his stepsister Jami Lewis Gronefeld (Jay); his nephew Brian Nuttall Jr. (Sandy); his niece Olivia Lewis; his nephew William Lewis; his cousin Kevin Holmes (AJ); his Godmother Nanci Aliffi; and several great nephews and nieces. A remembrance service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from five o'clock pm to seven o'clock pm (5pm – 7pm) at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home (West Chapel, Pooler Georgia) . A celebration to honor the life of Rex will be hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VWF) Post 660 on Friday, November20, 2026, located at 5115 Ogeechee Road from one o'clock pm to three o'clock pm(1pm – 3pm). In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Rex's honor to ABATE Savannah. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL - 901 West Highway 80 - Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444.