Rex Carl Williams

Rex Carl Williams, 71 passed at his residence on December 26, 2019. He was born August 11, 1948 to Carl and Jessie (Coleman) Williams. Rex enjoyed going to WASCO workshop, and various outings. He was an avid fan of older country music, playing his guitar and singing.

Rex was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother Delbert A. Williams Sr., sisters Gloria Ruth Staats, and Sherry Sue (Coughenour) Stutler and a nephew Robert “Bob” Williams.

He is survived by one sister Roma Howdyshell and half sister Aloha Keylor. Also surviving are nephews Delbert (Penny) Williams, Bill Williams, Jeremy Coughenour, and Joel Howdyshell all of Marietta and Robert (Sabrina) Staats and Joseph Staats of NJ, nieces Debi (Staats) Brack of NJ, Christie Williams of TN, Janelle Chidester of Marietta and Jennifer (Greg) Tackett of Byesville, along with several great nephews and nieces.

Our family would like to thank the many care givers from the Montgomery & Garfield homes, that took care of Rex after his mother passed, with a special thanks to Georgia Dunn, Shanda Erb and Carla Miller.

Dearest care giver… what a miracle you do, what a role you life’s work plays in difficulty, you have courage and a smiling face each day for being there when others can’t, you’re showing heaven’s love, thank you for the caring it comes from god above. Thanks for trust and gentleness for the assurance and compassion rare the world would be lost without you, dear giver of love and care!!

Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, December 31st at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-7 on Monday. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.