E. Herman Williams 97 of Chillicothe died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon. He was born April 22, 1913 in Monroe County, W VA to the late Houston and Bertha Carr Williams. On November 29, 1933 he married the former Pearl Cochran who died September 9, 1980.
He is survived by four children, Virginia A"GinnyA" Thompson and Sharon J. Walls both of Bainbridge, Roger W. (Peggy) Williams of Lancaster, CA and Rex A. Williams (Lisa Jordan) of Chillicothe; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a brother, Hobert Williams of Mt Gilead and a sister, Mary K. Leamon of Florida.
He was predeceased by a son, Richard A"DickA" Williams; grandchildren, Stan and Brian Thompson and Mike Walls; sisters, Vivian Meyers, Violet McDonald and Velma Simmons; grandson-in-law, Berman Detty, Jr. and sons-in-law, Paul Thompson and Rodney G. Walls.
Herman was part owner and operator of Paint Valley Sand and Gravel and worked for Miller Mason for many years after that. He was a past member of the Bainbridge City Council. He loved being with his family and friends, his Redman Tobacco and his beloved dog, Bailey.
Graveside services will be held 1 pm Friday, February 25, 2011 in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Chesterville, OH. No calling hours will be observed.