With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Walter Williams of Sycamore, OH.
Here is what we wish the world to know of Walter.
What is taught through a parent's example outlasts what is taught through their words.
Walter L. Williams, age 86 of rural Sycamore, Ohio passed away at 10:20 A.M. Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin, Ohio. He was born on March 25, 1940 in Tymochtee Township to James and Martha (Phillips) Williams.
He married Linda (Miller) Williams in 1975 and she passed away in 2018. He leaves a sister, Maxine Kemerley, Upper Sandusky, Ohio and six children, Robin Williams, Bettsville, Ohio, Kevin Williams, Lapeer, Michigan, Connie Flanigan, North Baltimore, Ohio, Trena Gross, Fremont, Ohio, Steve Miller, Gahanna, Ohio, and Michelle Hardymon, Bucyrus, Ohio. Walter is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Candice "Miller" Schotzinger, brother, Wayne Williams, sister, Geraldine McKinney, and a son, Ken Allen.
While residing in Forest, Ohio, Walter was involved with the Boy Scouts and 4-H. He spent 10 years with the Wyandot County Mounted Deputies and was State President of Ohio for two years. His hobbies included riding horses and raising miniature horses. He was skilled at making knives and canes. He enjoyed his morning coffee either at the BP in Sycamore or Burger King in Tiffin.
He was involved with the Hospice Grief Support Group of Tiffin where he met his companion and friend, Nancy Bailey, where they enjoyed six years together.
Graveside services for Walter will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Benton Cemetery with Delmar Young and Terri Davis officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Master's Chapel, Benton, Ohio or Tiffin Harmony Church in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio 44882. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.waltonmoorefuneralhome.com.
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