It is with great sadness that the members of the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad announce the passing of Life Member Stanley Williams Jr. Following a brave battle with cancer, Stanley passed away peacefully with his loving wife Joanie by his side on Sunday, November 5th.
Message from HVRS:
Stanley began his time in the first responder community when he joined the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. at the age of 16 and Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad. Several years later he joined the Hollywood Vol. Fire Dept. and served with that company for several more years before finally joining the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad. And over the span of many years served this company in various positions including Chief from 1997-2002, then President from 2009-2010 and again from 2014-2016 and was serving as Member at Large at the time of his passing. He also had a long career with the St. Mary's County Government first working as a 911 dispatcher and eventually retiring as an Emergency Management Agent.
From the first day he became a member to his last day on Earth, Stanley was a major part of this company. Aside from the many positions he held over the years he was almost always among the top ten responders. During the grass cutting season no matter how extreme the temperature you could guarantee that he would be out there cutting the grass around the property at least once a week.
If you have ever bought a chicken dinner from one of our fundraisers, chances are it was Stanley who made your chicken.
His hard work ethic has made him not only a mentor, but an inspiration to all new members that have come through our company.
Likewise his "tell it like it is" attitude wasn't for the faint of heart.
Below are the funeral arrangements for Stanley Williams, past chief and past president of Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, past member of Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and retired longtime Department of Emergency Services employee.

The family will receive guests at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Hall on Friday, 10 November from 1000 - 1200 hours. Prayers, including EMS prayers will be held at noon. The procession will travel from MVFD down 235 to Hollywood Road then to Charles Memorial Gardens for a graveside service and internment following the prayer service.

Following the services, a Repast will be held at MFVD Hall, catered by Rita B Catering. They are inviting anyone who might want to share a dessert to do so.