Carl F. Williams

Carl Francis Williams, 82, of Massillon, passed away on January 25, 2026 at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on April 6, 1943 to the late Howard and Ilene Williams in Canton, OH.

A graduate of Washington High School, Carl was a veteran of The United States Navy and then served 18 years in The United States Army. He retired from Ashland Oil in 1995. He was active in an Ohio Artillary Unit for Civil War Re-enactment. He also loved to spend time in the outdoors.

Carl is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tana (Hartmann) Williams; children, Karl Williams and David Williams; step - children, Kelly Boyles and Scott E. Tron; grandchildren, Cody, Jaci, Lexie, Dan, and Latricia; 9 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Howard (Pat) Williams, Jr..

There will be a graveside service at Herrington Bethel Church Cemetery at a later date.

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