Kenneth Bradley Williams

Kenneth Bradley Williams, 88, of Senecaville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Genesis Hospital.

Kenneth was born on November 4, 1935, in Wayne Township, Noble County, a son to the late Richard and Deza (Potts) Williams.

Kenneth graduated from Batesville High School in 1953. After high school he attended Muskingum University where he graduated in 1956 with his bachelor's degree and finished his education at Ohio University with his master's degree. Kenneth worked as a guidance counselor at Canton City Schools for many years before retiring in 1989.

Kenneth was a former Noble County Commissioner and member of the Farm Bureau and the Ohio Education Association. He was a former Chairman for the Noble County Democratic Central Committee, a GED Instructor, an Adult Education Instructor, and was a published author, calling himself the "Hill Country Poet". He enjoyed watching Jeopardy, the Lawrence Welk Show, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. He was an avid music listener with an extensive CD collection. Kenneth loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events and 4H activities. Kenneth was a member of the Old Concord Church in Senecaville.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dwain Williams, his sister, Janet (Johnny) Archer, and his grandson-in-law, Brent Warden.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lena (Huntsman) Williams, whom he married on June 8, 1959, his son, Joe (Connie) Williams of Kennonsburg, his daughter, Michelle (Curtis) Larrick of Kennonsburg, a daughter-in-law, Dawn Williams, six grandchildren, Crystal (Bob) Bennington, J.C. (Shelby) Williams, Melissa Warden, Ethan (Stephanie) Williams, Dillon (Liz) Larrick, and Katrina Williams. Also left to cherish his memory are his great grandchildren, Lucas, Joey, Hunter, Buckley, Cooper, Addi, Travis, Oaken, Colten, Riley, Jaxon, Marissa, and Ethan, and his close friends, Roger Pickenpaugh and George May.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11AM to 1PM with the service to immediately follow at Thorn Black Funeral Home in Quaker City with Pastor Jeff Eschbaugh and Pastor Lance Lindenberger officiating. A burial will be held at the Williams Family Cemetery.