Earl J. Williams, 72, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Born in Akron, PA, he was the son of the late Violet (Wenger) and John Williams. He was the loving husband of Darlene (Getty) Williams. He was a 1963 graduate of Ephrata High School and retired from Wilbur Chocolate in Lititz, PA. Earl was a veteran and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War reached the rank of Specialist E-4. Earl was known for always helping others. He was active in his church. Earl was infamous for gardening and baking for all who knew him and will be missed. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Darlene, he is survived by his children: Jonathan K. (Sherry) of Lancaster, Joshua K. (Amy) of Hershey, Heidi N. (fiancé, Dawond McKinney) of Lancaster, and Jason K. (fiancé,Timothy Wai) of Signal Hill, CA; 5 grandchildren: Andrew, Brittany, Chloe, Xavier and Kohen; 2 sisters: Mary Eichelberger of Ephrata and Linda Weaver (Rick) of Ephrata. Earl is predeceased by his siblings: Paul Williams and Florence Kissinger. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601. Guests may greet the family at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Monday, March 27, 2017. The family will be departing the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 at noon on Monday. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Lancaster Church of the Brethren, address above.