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Earl J. Williams, 72

March 21, 2017

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.

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March 26, 2017

Darlene and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Earl was a little kid from the other side of town that I knew while growing up in Akron. He became a co-worker and good friend at Wilbur and was always available if needed. We looked forward to Faschnacht Day and Karo syrup every year. I have many good memories of Earl.
Cheryl Lausch

March 25, 2017

This is such a difficult time for all of you and I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  Earl was such a wonderful person and I will always remember the good times we shared working together at PEPCO.  He will surely be missed.  
Terry Gastfield

March 23, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this difficult time. We will miss seeing him at school.
 Barb Heister
Burrowes Elem. 

March 23, 2017

We keep you in our hearts and pray for peace during your time of grief.  
 
Keith and Bobby

March 23, 2017

Jason & family,
We both send our love and condolences to you.  Iwe only met your dad that one time, but we remember him well. 
Jim & Brandon

March 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Shirley (Swisher) Gertler,Class of 1963!

March 23, 2017

 Darlene; your children and grandchildren, and Mary and Linda;
You have our deepest sympathy and shared sorrow in the passing of Earl; your husband, father, grandfather and brother.  We shall never forget his smile and ready laugh, and extended hand.  May God be especially near to you in this time of sadness and grief.  
Hans and Ann Wenger, and family               
 

March 23, 2017

I was saddened to hear of Earl’s passing away.  The picture is the Earl I remember, always smiling and I remember his wonderful sense of humor, and his love of his family.  We shared a lot of laughs while we worked at Wilbur.  Earl made the world a better place, he was a very caring person, “one of the good guys”.  He will be missed.
 
Ruth Ann Groff

March 23, 2017

Heidi – My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It is clear that your father brought much joy to your heart and the children’s hearts. He will be missed. May all the memories you have created over the years comfort you. Tammi Miller

March 23, 2017

Very sorry for your loss you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers  Williams family.
                                       Matt Blakesley and family 

March 23, 2017

Prayers for the family, Sandy Showers Threet, a classmate of 1963

March 23, 2017

Dar, My deepest sympathy & condolences to you & your family, on Earl’s passing, my thoughts & prayers are with you! Cook

March 22, 2017

Thinking and praying for the Williams family. I had the pleasure of working with Earl at Wilbur Chocolate and we became friends. He was a wonderful and caring person who treasured his family. Heaven gained what we have lost. 
Janet Booth

March 22, 2017

Take care Earl you will be missed 

March 22, 2017

So sorry for your loss.Earl was great caring coworker at Wilbur. He will be greatly missed.keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Krista Ditzler

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Friday, March 24, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lancaster Church of the Brethren
1601 Sunset Avenue
Lancaster, PA
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