John G. Williams

John G. Williams, 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Nellie Williams; and sister, Constance Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Judith Williams; daughter, Janice Childress of Midlothian; son, Douglas Williams (Sandy) of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren, David Henry II (Michelle), Tommy Henry (Courtney), and Bethany Williams; five great granddaughters, Dani, Alex, Brianna, Savanna, and Sadie Henry; as well as many nieces and nephews. John was born in Richmond, Va. on October 18, 1934. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1953. John served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He did sheet metal work and was Vice President of Stromberg Metal Works from 1983 until he retired in 1999. John then took up woodworking and did beautiful work. He was a member of Henry Volunteer Fire Department, Company 6, and he attended Fairmount Christian Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fairmount Christian Church.