Mose Williams, Jr.
There are some men whose presence speaks before they ever say a word. They lead not by seeking attention, but by the life they live—their faith, their hard work, their devotion to family, and the steady example they leave behind. Mose Williams, Jr. was that kind of man.
Mose, age 87, was called home to be with the Lord at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, following a long and difficult illness at home. Though his body grew weary, his spirit remained steadfast. Through it all, Mose held tightly to his faith and faced each day with dignity, strength, and the love of his family surrounding him and his Lord and Savior
Born December 17, 1938, in Columbus, Mississippi, Mose came to be a man his family could count on. He was a faithful servant of the Lord, a hard worker, and a devoted family man who never hesitated to lend a helping hand. When Mose spoke, people listened. As a patriarch, he carried a quiet authority and was someone his family looked to for wisdom, guidance, and strength.
For more than 67 years, Mose cherished the love of his wife, Mary L. (Saddler) Williams. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, hard work, and the many simple pleasures that made their years together meaningful. Their marriage was a testament to commitment and enduring love.
Mose was never afraid of hard work. During his working years, he was employed with BorgWarner and Mansfield City Schools and was a proud member of Mansfield Local Union 1216. He retired in 1986, but retirement never meant sitting still for Mose.
He had plenty of passions to keep him busy. A true sports fan, Mose enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State football. He especially loved his time outdoors, and fishing was a favorite pastime. He spent countless hours at Lake Erie and Clear Fork Reservoir, where he could often be found with his fishing gear close at hand. He loved crappie and bluegill fishing and, by all accounts, had enough fishing reels to make sure he was prepared for just about any day on the water—somewhere between 40 and 50 of them.
And then there was Mose’s need for speed.
He enjoyed racing and anything that could move fast, whether it was a 10-speed bicycle or something with considerably more horsepower, including his beloved Grand Sport. His interests reflected the man himself: he appreciated the outdoors, competition, a little excitement, and making the most of the life he had been given.
But above all of these things was his family. Mose was a leader, a protector, and a patriarch. He loved his family deeply and took pride in being someone they could turn to. His hands were often ready to help, his words carried weight, and his presence brought a sense of security to those around him.
Mose’s earthly work is now complete. His family will carry forward the lessons he taught by the way he lived: to work hard, love your family, keep your faith, and always be willing to lend a hand.
He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by those who were blessed to call him husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Mose is survived by his loving wife Mary L. Williams of Mansfield, sons Rocky Williams of Columbus, Ernest Williams of Mansfield, and Mose, Jr. Williams, III of Mansfield; a daughter Mary Ann Williams of Mansfield, grandchildren Lamont, Nicollin, Shakela, Souequa, and Desiree, Karon Williams, Deonte and Daniel Leadingham, Naron and Nashannia Williams, Tianita and Earl Saddler; a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brothers Jimmie (Rosie) Williams of Mansfield Willie (Ella) Williams of Grand Rapids, Michigan, sisters Susie Lee of Mansfield, Deloris Johnson of Canton, Bessie (Willie) Boyd of Akron, Melissa Williams of Mansfield, and Bernice Horton of Mansfield.
Mose was preceded in death by his beloved parents Irene and Mose Williams, Sr.,siblings Annie Taylor, Pearlie Kelly, Ervie Williams Robert Lloyd, Ozzie Lee Williams, and Lonnie Charles Williams; he was also preceded in death by his daughters Olivia Williams and Bobbie Gean Williams, and sons John Earl and Willie Bob Saddler, and Waddell Williams.
The Family will receive friends Friday, October 9, 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm in Heritage Baptist Church, 1381 State Route 61, Galion, where the funeral service giving glory to God for the Life of Mose Williams, Jr. will follow at 12 noon. Pastor Rodney Noblit will speak the eulogy, Pastor R.D. Deloach will honor with prayer and scripture readings, Laytory Deloach will sing a solo, and a praise dance tribute will be performed by Shakela Williams. Friends are encouraged to kindly keep their reflections to 2 minutes.
Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery with Charles Williams, Joe Williams, Rocky Williams, Lamont Williams, Deonte Leadingham and Daniel Leadingham serving as pallbearers.
The Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family and encourage messages of support by visiting:www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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