Richard Charles Williams, 80, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Orchid Cove at Lake Placid.  Richard was born on July 8, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the son of Dorothy (Johnston) and William C. Williams.  Richard has been a resident of Lake Placid since 1971 moving here from Philadelphia.  He was a retired mortgage broker and owner of Heartland Mortgage.  Richard was of the Christian faith, who enjoyed a great game of tennis, coloring pictures, following his beloved Tampa Bay Lighting hockey team, the University of Miami football team and going to the Change of Pace in Sebring.  Richard loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together.  He is survived by the love of his life of 57 years Joyce, daughter; Joyce Marie Williams, brother; Kenneth Williams and nieces and nephews.  A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid with Pastor Ray Cameron officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Change of Pace 4514 Hammock Road Sebring, FL 33872, or your favorite charity in Richard's memory.