Paul Neil Williams
Mt. Gilead: Paul Neil Williams, age 78, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 in Mercy Health Willard Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born April 2, 1946 in Columbus to the late John Roger and Wilma Irene (Long) Williams and graduated from Clear Fork High School and attended Ohio University.
A U.S. Air Force Veteran, Paul served in the Vietnam War for four years, was honorably discharged in 1972, and was a member of Irvin Hiskey Post #535 in Bellville.
Paul worked in HVAC sales for over twenty years with Favret in Columbus.
Paul loved spending his free time outdoors, he was an enthusiastic fisherman which included trips to Alaska, Lake Cumberland, Lake Erie and both Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He also liked hunting for deer and fowl and hiking. He loved traveling and adventuring with his wife Sharon and family. An ideal day in Paul’s opinion included friendly banter and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren.
He will be remembered for his caring generous spirit and his joyful positive attitude.
He is survived by his devoted wife Sharon Steiner Williams, son Neil (Michelle) Williams, Neil’s mother Carole Pore, step son Christopher Steiner, grandchildren Noah Porter, Stephen Williams, Paul Williams, and Link Williams; siblings Lloyd (Lynn) Williams, Ann Marksbury, and Dean (Virgialee) Williams; sister-in-law Marguerite Steiner along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 4-7 pm in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home where the funeral service will be held Thursday at 12 noon. Friends are invited to call the hour prior to the funeral service. Paul’s lifelong friend and classmate Bert Ousley will speak and burial with military honors by Irvin Hiskey Post #535 will follow in Bellville Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post #535 or the Bellville Village Parks.
Please visit:snyderfuneralhomes.com to view Paul’s tribute video and leave a message of support to the Williams family.
Funeral Home: Bellville Snyder Funeral Home
Website: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
