John ""Ted"" Theodore Williams

Easley, SC – Mr. John Theodore “Ted” Williams, age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2021. Mr. Williams was born in Marion County, South Carolina and was the son of the late James Thomas Williams and Gladys Avant Williams and husband to Jane Dyches Williams.

Survivors include daughters Candi Creech and her children Garet, Blaike, Riley and Raegan also a great grandchild Bryleigh from Easley, South Carolina. Their other surviving daughter includes Amanda Chapman (David) and their children Waylon, Luke and Landan from Pickens, South Carolina. Surviving is a very special mother to the family and to the boys Margaret Carter from Dillon, South Carolina and the sons John M. Williams (Pamela) and their daughter Chelsea from Florence, South Carolina and sons Chris Williams from Dillon, South Carolina and Craig Williams from Florence, South Carolina. Also surviving are sisters Barbara W. Moody (Bryan) from Greensboro, North Carolina and Claudia Vielkanowitz from Wilmington, North Carolina.

Mr. Williams is predeceased by two brothers Jimmy and Don Williams.

Mr. Williams was a very gentle and loving spirit. He retired from the United States Navy in their nuclear program after 20 years and then worked another career in the commercial nuclear industry. He was a loving husband who loved dining out with Jane (and Carol). He could do wonders working with electronics. He enjoyed gardening. He loved his family and his grandchildren and his best bud Riley. He was known to his grandchildren as “POT” (Plain Ole Ted).

A memorial service will be held on Monday July 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel 2402 Gentry Memorial Hwy Pickens, South Carolina 29671 with a visitation that same day starting at 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com