Biography:

Robert Preston (Bob) Williams, age 66, passed away on November 8, 2026.

Bob is survived by his wife Judith Williams and his stepson Andrew and his wife Niky and son Peyton; Bob’s brother Mark, his wife Marsha and their son Ryan and his wife Kirsten, and their daughter Susan and her husband Elad Yosef; Bob’s sister Jill Ricciardone and her children Drew and his wife Anne, and Annie Barnett, her husband Wyatt and their daughter Bowen; and Bob’s brother Lawrence and his daughter Liv, and Bob’s father Richard A. Williams. He was predeceased by his mother Ann Feinstein Williams. Bob grew up in Little Rock, graduated from the University of Arizona, and made many lifelong friends along the way.

Bob Williams was a financial advisor for 36 years with clients including banks, trust departments, corporations, nonprofit foundations, and numerous individuals. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Bob was regularly quoted in both national and local publications. He has served as a weekly contributor to local ABC, CBS and NPR affiliates offering viewers, consumer business and financial market information.

Bob cared deeply for children. For many years he worked with the Arkansas Museum of Discovery where memorials may be made or the charity of your choice.

Bob loved his many lifelong friends and his family, music, photography, and loved a good joke. To honor Bob’s memory, crank your Bruce Springsteen to the max and indulge.

There will be a visitation for friends and family on Friday, November 13 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Ruebel Funeral Home.