Will Douglas Olden, Sr. was born on April 27, 1954, in Hayti, Mo. to the late Ernestine Olden and John D, Williams. Will favorably known as "Dick", passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Piggott, AR.

He was preceded in death by his father, John D. Williams; mother; Ernestine Olden; aunt; Stellviese Johnson. Will was a Trinity Worship Center member under Pastor Carl Roland's leadership.

Will leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Vera Olden of Rockford, IL; two sons: Douglas Luster of Hayti Heights, MO.; Will Olden Jr. (Elizabeth) of Springfield, IL.; one daughter: Wendy Robinson of Hayti, MO.; two brothers: Kinsley Bateman of Hayti, MO.; John Lee Williams of Jacksonville, FL.; four sisters: Cathie Robinson and Sondra Robinson both of Hayti, MO., Novella Williams and Juliet Williams both of Springfield, IL.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services were held January 28, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Noon at the Faith Temple COGIC Complex in Hayti, MO. with Pastor Carl Roland officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti, MO. Pallbearers were Korey Hamilton, Jerry Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Chris Robinson, Kevin Hamilton, and Kevin McIntyre. Honorary Pallbearers were Douglas Luster, Will Olden Jr., Kinsley Bateman, and John Williams.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.