Harold R. Williams, Jr.

MT. VERNON- Harold Robert “Harry” Williams, Jr., 78, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 29, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harold Robert Williams, Sr. and Viola Gladys (Borer) Williams. He served in the US Army in Vietnam from Sept. 1966 to Oct. 1969. He married Margaret “Peggy Sue” (Sibble) Williams on May 25, 1971, who survives.

Harry loved old cars. He owned a 1949 Olds and enjoyed going to car shows. He liked art graphics, models, and all kinds of music. He was a great husband and father, and would help anybody in need, especially fellow veterans.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Emmett L. Reisinger of Frazeysburg, Elizabeth A. Garvey of Dresden, John R. Williams, and Jason A. Williams; a sister, Dorothy (Fred) Jackson of New York; several in-laws, including Bill & Dot Sibble, Helen Tenny, and Leo & Cindy Sibble, all of Pennsylvania, Dan & Fon Sibble of Indiana, Karen Faulds & Frank Parks of New York; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Adam & Sophia Borer; paternal grandparents, Art & Anita Tollison; and an aunt & uncle, Gladys & Bill Van Kirk.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery, with military rites by the Knox Co. Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. www.fischerfuneralhome.com

Memorial donations may be made to any Veterans organization, the Knox Co. Humane Society, or the American Cancer Society.