Gary Wayne Williams
Gary Wayne Williams, age 69, of Coshocton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on January 21, 1954, to the late Raymond C. and Marlene (Ebert) Williams.
He graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1973 and then joined the United States Air Force, serving in Berlin, Iceland and New York. Gary served his country proudly until his retirement as a TSGT in 1995. While in the Air Force, Gary was on the Air Force baseball team. He was a great athlete, playing football, basketball, martial arts, riding his bike and running long distances in his youth.
Gary was a member of Warsaw United Methodist Church and was a lay speaker for many years. He worked for Clow, Kraft Foods and Ariel Corp. He was a member of the Warsaw American Legion and loved John Wayne and Western movies. He enjoyed drive in car shows, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his four daughters, Theresa (Todd) Hopkins of New York, Melisa (Brian) Chappell of New York, Marlene (Jeremiah) Wood of Tippecanoe, Ohio and Nathalie (Matthew) Rice of Bloomington, Indiana; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; siblings, Darla Bachman of Fresno, Kermit Williams of Coshocton, Carl (Debbie) Williams of Washington, and Ronald Williams of Coshocton; former wife and caregiver, Natascha (Steve) Adams of Coshocton and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his brothers, Roy and Larry Williams.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Charles Chanay officiating. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Coshocton County Veterans Council Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gary’s name to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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