Gary Kent Williams passed away peacefully at home in Atwood on Dec. 6, 2024. He was 84 years old.
Gary was born on Dec. 27, 1939, in Denmark, Ohio, to Howard and Lois Garman Williams. Gary grew up in Atwood, where he attended Atwood School and graduated from Atwood High School.
Gary dedicated his professional life to hard work, with notable years spent at Creighton Brothers and R.R. Donnelley from where he eventually retired. He was a skilled machine operator and took great pride in training others in the Bindery.
Beyond his professional achievements, Gary will be fondly remembered for his quiet, humble and reserved personality. He took great pride in his family, especially his grandsons, and shared a special bond with his brother, valuing the close relationship they maintained throughout his life.
Gary had a wide array of interests and hobbies, including a passion for collecting vintage toys, particularly Marx toys, tractors and Lionel trains. He was also a proud patriot; Gary served honorably in the Army Reserve and was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Grace Williams; two daughters, Amy (Chad) Heckaman, of Warsaw; and Heather (David) Turner, of The Villages, Fla. He cherished his role as a grandfather to Justin (Erin - his fiancée) Brumfield, Austin (Noelle) Brumfield and Coltin Brumfield, and embraced being a great-grandfather to Adalynn Lindsey, Emmalynn Lindsey and Eleanor Brumfield. In addition, he leaves behind his siblings, Charles (Patricia) Williams, Sally Ladd and Kay Creamer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lois Williams; and his brother-in-law, Ward Ladd.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with care of Gary and the family. The family is grieving privately. Final interment will be at Harrison Center Cemetery. To leave a written condolence, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.