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Friday
6
August
Visitation
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 6, 2021
Hillcrest Christian Church
1130 Hillcrest Road
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Saturday
7
August
Visitation
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Hillcrest Christian Church
1130 Hillcrest Road
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Saturday
7
August
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Hillcrest Christian Church
1130 Hillcrest Road
Bedford, Indiana, United States
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Doug Hamilton lit a candle
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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John was a wonderful man. I remember him for the help he gave me when he served as County Recorder. I remember him well when he and Al Walker called Stonecutter basketball games on WBIW. I truly will miss his presence, his sense of humor, and his decency. He always will be a great soul and his loss will be felt by many of us. He did so much for so many in Lawrence County.
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Bob and Reva Hudson lit a candle
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Bob and Reva Hudson posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family, on the loss of such a special, bigger than life person, your husband and life partner.
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Karen Reuter posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Dear Jean and Family,
We all lost a wonderful person but beautiful memories are never gone!
Karen Reuter
Barb and Dr, Tom, Becky and Doug, Cindy and Rick, Mike and Nan, and my sister , Patti, whom he married to the late Tom Shaw- she will never forget Mayor John !
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Lori Fray posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, August 9, 2021
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Jean and family, so sorry to hear of John’s death.
Since I never lived near Bedford after High School, my memories are of John in High School. He seemed to always try to make people happy! In reading all the comments about his life in his obituary, this seemed to continue. What a legacy!
My condolences for your loss! I know he will be sadly missed!
Lori Perkins Fray
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Marianne Donner Stone posted a condolence
Sunday, August 8, 2021
John was a good friend of my grandparents. He was so kind when both my grandfather and then years later, my grandmother passed away. He was one of the best people that we knew.
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Anthony & Kathryn Kellams lit a candle
Sunday, August 8, 2021
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Robin Corps posted a condolence
Saturday, August 7, 2021
John was always a kind, funny and generous man. He gave my dad George a job at city hall that I know meant so much to my father. Nothing but respect for John and all he has done for Bedford. My deepest sympathies to his family.
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Tamra Fountaine lit a candle
Saturday, August 7, 2021
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To Jean and the Williams family … T.J. and I send our deepest sympathies to all. We have thought of John often over the years and reminisce of the wonderful and fond memories we have. He was a dear friend and mentor to T.J. starting his professional career in City government. And to me as a young newlywed moving to a new city far away from home, he always welcomed me with that big smile and a hug of comfort. He meant the world to us both. Know our thoughts and prayers of peace are with all of you as you celebrate the life of a wonderful man. With Love ~ Tammy & T.J. Fountaine
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Staci Thacker posted a condolence
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Jean, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was sure a blessing to Bedford. Love Staci Thacker
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Danny Blackwell posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss Jean. Please accept our sincere condolences. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Ruthanne and Danny Blackwell
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Danny Blackwell posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
We are heartbroken over the loss of John. He was a great guy. May God Bless you and your beautiful family.
Janet and Jay Fiddler
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Kathy Grow lit a candle
Friday, August 6, 2021
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Jean, I am so sorry for your loss!!! John has blessed this small town with so many things & we were blessed to have him doing all he did for us & know him also!! Sending prayers for you & your family!!! May GOD send you the strength you need!!! GOD bless all of you!!!
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Dennis Matthews lit a candle
Friday, August 6, 2021
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Dennis Matthews uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 6, 2021
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Former Lt. Governor Becky Stillman and former Mayor John Williams embrace at the corner of 15th and I streets before they exchange the torch during the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay celebration. Photo: Garet Cobb.
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Bkeithley lit a candle
Friday, August 6, 2021
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So sorry for your . Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sandra L Hudson uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 6, 2021
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A few more pics from 1954 Williams High School Annual
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Sandra L Hudson uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 6, 2021
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1954 Williams High School senior picture -
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Sandra L Hudson posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
I always enjoyed talking to John when I would see him in Bedford. He went to school with my older siblings. We shared a lot of memories of Williams.
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Brian Heckard posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
Sincere condolences to the family and community, A great man and genuine person to everyone he met.
Godspeed Mayor Williams
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Jolene Walker lit a candle
Friday, August 6, 2021
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I really liked and appreciated John. I first met him when he was up for re-election in 1995. He was a great man. He will be greatly missed by all.
Sincerely,
Jolene Walker (formally Lowery)
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Sherri Martin posted a condolence
Friday, August 6, 2021
Our family is so sorry for your loss. We pray that you find comfort knowing he made a huge impact on the community and everyone he met.
We always loved listening to him on the radio, he had a great voice. We laughed about him calling my sister “Baker” during a basketball game, he finally caught himself and said “her Mother was a Baker, she is an Owens.” They always got a great chuckle from that.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Owens Family,
Kelli, Sherri, Donald Wayne and Stephanie
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Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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rosemary posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
every one who knew John liked him. his family had every reason to be proud of him.My family and I have many fond memories of Jphn and Jean condolances to the family from Rosamary and rosanna
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Sonia Evans lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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So sorry Lisa. He was the greatest man to all that knew him. Prayers for you and your family.
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Emily Kern lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Duane & Ann Gee posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
John was a great man. Anyone who knew John and shared his friendship were blessed.
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Linda Fitzpatrick lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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May the soul of a great man, John Williams, Rest In Peace! I’ll always remember him calling me the new Stella Hammersley of Lawrence County!
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mark a moore lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Becki Woodsmall lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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My thoughts, prayers, and love go out to all of Mayor John’s family during this difficult time. I have so many endearing memories of John. He was truly one of the greatest men I have ever known. I can only imagine what is going on in heaven today. He has fought the good fight and finished his race.
I love you all!
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Martha Luallen posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sending prayers and love to the family. So many memories of John and Jean.
John will be remembered by so many
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Diane Baxter lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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I remember myself and my dummy Dugan doing a show with John Williams when he was the mayor it was hilarious to watch him gargle the fight song we had a wonderful tihe had a wonderful time he was a good man
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Joyce M. Jeffries posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
John was a force of nature, he loved people and at times went to great lengths to entertain and/or help people. I remember when he was County Clerk and License Branch Manager, also participated in Little Theater. There wasn't much he would not do and he enjoyed his life. The world could use a lot more people like John, but alas, they are hard to find. Jean and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, but John was well loved by almost everyone who knew him and his memory will live on for a long, long time. He had a big heart and was always trying to make things better for someone. We are lucky to have known him. He is probably greeting a lot of old friends in Heaven now. Thank you all for sharing him with all of us. God Bless you!
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Christina Mills posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss, Prayers for comfort in this hard time
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Robert Bex II lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Jean and family, I was sorry to learn of John’s passing.
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Bedford Free Methodist Church lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Dona Boening lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Our deepest condolences to the Williams family. We know this is a tremendous loss for all of them. Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you all at this difficult time.
The Boening Family
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William Quigg posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Like Stan and April. Where do you begin. Living next door on Central, introducing John to the broadcast both, days at Jupiter store.
Let's relish and live in the memories of a beloved friend.
Bill Quigg
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Jennifer East posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers.
Jody & Jennifer East
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Susan Woodward posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
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Stan and April posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Where do we begin. We are not only friends but I worked for him 24 years plus Stan was councilman and on board of works. We solved lots of obstacles plus had fun. That was the best of the best times. Love you john!
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Jessica Allen lit a candle
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Fran Bond posted a condolence
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I am so very sorry to hear this. My condolences to Jean, Lisa, Johnny, and families. Bedford has lost an irreplaceable servant. My prayers are with all of our during this difficult time.
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The family of John Allen Williams uploaded a photo
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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