Vernon Ulester "Puny" Williams

Vernon Ulester "Puny" Williams, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born on March 11, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the middle son of the late Arthur and Lola (Patterson) Cleveland.

Vernon retired early from Nishakawa. He extended his generosity to many in need as a handyman and humanitarian. In his youth, Vern, as he was affectionately known by his classmates, is best described as an all around athlete with honorable mentions for basketball, track, and football at Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High School (Haviland, OH) from which he graduated in 1978. Baptized in his former years with strong family ties in ministry, a young Reverend Williams provided encouragement from the pulpit at Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church. Puny, a huge Steelers fan, thoroughly enjoyed watching sports, going camping and fishing, watching movies, cooking, and reading.

Vernon is survived by their 3 talented, adult children: Two daughters, Sharee Shaunte', and Natasha (Amon) Truitt; only son, Vernon T. Williams; his sister, Delores Mudd; 7 grandchildren: Keith Zellers, Tre'vion Hilliard, Emery Moss, Zyheir Williams, Yakim Williams, Xuria Williams, Yasir Truitt; and a hosts of dear friends and family whom he cherished and loved greatly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents Lola and Arthur Cleveland; brothers, David A. Cleveland, and Robert E. (Vicki) Williams; and brother-in-law Vernon Mudd.

A Celebration of Vernon’s Life will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, July 29, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne. Pastor Zeke Easton will be officiating.

Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to Vernon's family at https://gofund.me/f06da8f6. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Williams family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.

Puny's family would like to express special thanks to Ashley McDonald, Jermaine Marsaw, Amanda Gray, Heartland Hospice, +PLUS Larry York & Family for the excellent care they provided during his transition of life. They also wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to his close cousin, Tonya Hale-Brooks, who frequently called.