Timothy L. Williams

Timothy L. Williams, 65, passed away on January 26, 2024. He was born August 23, 1958, at Massillon Community Hospital to Rufus William and the late Jean Williams. He attended Massillon Public Schools and graduated from Washington High School in 1977.He met the love of his life, Tracy Miller and they were married June 25, 1994, and had been married 29 years. To this union a son Tevin Leshad Williams was born.

He received a class B CDL Driving Licensure and had been a driver for children with special needs. He began his career at Timken Faircrest Steel in 1987. He worked in various positions during his tenure and after 33 years of service he retired in 2020.

Timothy began his Christian walk with Christ attending Morning Star United Holy Church. He also attended Trinity Gospel Temple, and Cathedral of Life, both of Canton, OH. Later in life he returned to Morning Star.

Timothy's ministry was to help and serve the community. He was a loyal and dependable volunteer for The Compassion Pantry Inc. and helped his neighbors and the elderly.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Jean Williams, maternal grandparents, Elizabeth King, and James Hairston; Paternal grandparents Fannie and James Williams;

He is survived by his father, Rufus (Geraldine) Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Tracy Williams; his son Tevin Williams; Siblings, Darlene Johnson, Tierney Harker, both of Massillon, OH and Jeffrey (Diane) Williams of Woodland Hills, CA; Nieces, Dolena Williams, Lela Johnson, Brienna Johnson; Aunt Mary Ruth Ryder of Charlotte, NC, Gloria Steward of Glen Allen, VA; Uncle Charles Williams of Columbus, OH. Special friends, Ricky Spencer and Dennis Grizzard and a host of cousins and friends.

A Home Going Celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at Morning Star, 1128 Walnut Rd SE, Massillon, OH 44646.

A viewing will begin at 11 a.m. at the church until the time of the service.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.