Sam Elder Williams

Sam Elder Williams age 61, of Lima was called home to God, Monday, April 11, 2022 at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the late Hazard and Larcenie (Bowlen) Williams.
Sam loved his family, he was a loving father, Papaw, brother and uncle. He loved family gatherings, riding horses and being outside. He had a very loving heart and soul and always had a smile on his face. He never met a stranger, he loved everyone. For all of us that were so very close to him we will have a huge piece missing in our hearts. He will be so deeply loved and missed.
Survivors include children: Hazard (McAla Holdren) Williams of St. Mary’s, Shashonna Williams of Wapak, Sharonna Williams of Lima and Chaz (Tracy) Williams of Wapak; 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and siblings: Dennis, Fredrick, David (Donna), and Jim Williams, Pat Fockler and Vivian (Jerry) Branscum; several nieces and nephews and fur babies Zila and Benson.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Kenny Armstrong, Gary, Larry and Tim Williams.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com and memorial contributions may be given to the family.