Roger M. Williams

Roger M. Williams, 86, of Paris passed away on Wednesday, April 1 2015 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital. Roger was born to Isaac and Eileen (Martin) Williams on August 23, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois. He worked as an electrician for the Local 150 of Lake County, Illinois for over 34 years before retiring. He married Mary Jane Klein in 1950, after his first marriage ended he later married Mary Rose on November 13, 2002. After his retirement his life was consumed by his farm. He loved working on it, riding his ATV around, and just being on it. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Guy Williams, Warren Williams and Larry Williams. Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Williams of Paris; sons: Roger Williams Jr. and wife Julie of Ingleside, IL, David Williams and wife Anita of Peoria, AZ, Paul Williams of Charlotte, NC, Jerry Williams and wife Lisa of Kenosha, WI, daughter, Pam Williams of Lindenhurst, IL; step-son, Steve Harden and wife Sandy of Dayton, KY; former wife, Mary Jane Williams of Round Lake Beach, IL; grandchildren: Jamie Williams (Kathy), Frances Williams, Isaac Williams, Jane Williams, Morgan Williams, Riley Williams, Amy Murdock, Stacey Kiker, and Sara Williams; great grandchildren: Pete Williams, Jason Williams, Olivia Murdock, Cole Kiker, Shawn Kiker, Katie Kiker, and Alex Kiker; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Million Taylor Funeral Homes of Moberly. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger M. Williams please visit our Sympathy Store.