Dr. John C. Williams, age 96, of Crossville, passed away on March 25, 2024.  He was born October 3, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan.  He was a Coast Guard Veteran having served during World War II.  He was a member of the West Avenue Church of Christ in Crossville. He married his wife, Ida Iris Burger Williams, in Oakland, California on October 10, 1947, and together the couple celebrated 72 years of marriage before her passing. He worked for many years until his retirement with the Michigan Department of Education.

He is survived by his son: Clifford C Williams (Pam) of Roseville, Michigan; daughter: Gloria Lynn Campbell (Dwight) of Atlanta, Michigan; grandchildren: John Jeremy Scott, Maria Elena Williams, and Alex Morgan Williams; great-grandchildren: Alaina Elizabeth Williams and Eva Janae Harris; and several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Iris Williams

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Atlanta, Michigan.

instead of flowers donations may be made to West Avenue Church of Christ in Crossville or Alpena Church of Christ in Alpena, Michigan.