Edward "Ed" J. Williams

Edward “Ed” J. Williams, 76, of Mooresville, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, May 4, 2023, while in the comfort of his home. He was born in Vincennes on October 16, 1946, to the late Eugene L. and Edith F. (Bouvy) Williams. Born and raised in southern Indiana on a melon farm, Ed was the middle child of seven. Instilled with the value of hard work at an early age, he worked for his father on the family farm where he was tasked with the job of driving the fruits of their labor to town to sell. After graduating from Decker High School with the class of 1964, Ed proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in the Vietnam War as a Helicopter Crew Chief, earning several medals, including the coveted Bronze Star. Returning to his roots after his service, Ed was set up on a blind date with the woman he would spend the rest of his life with, Nancy. The pair sealed the deal on June 24, 1972, vowing their unending love in the couple’s hometown. Spending two years at Vincennes University studying mechanical maintenance and taking electrical courses, he found employment as a Mechanical Maintenance Specialist with Lewis Bakery in Vincennes, Harlan Bakery in Avon, and most recently worked as a Driving Instructor for Vincennes University. Blessed with three children, Ed was a devoted husband and father, coaching his kid’s baseball and softball teams throughout the years, later never missing any event his grandchildren took part in. After the passing of Ed and Nancy’s parents, and the birth of their first grandchild, the couple realized the next step in their journey was to move closer to their family. Originally moving to Indianapolis, they ultimately settled in Mooresville where they built their forever home. A hard working an innovative man, Ed was quite the jokester, rolling jokes one after the other without missing a beat. Blessed with the gift of gab, he didn’t know a stranger, and truly enjoyed telling stories to all who would listen. Diagnosed with cancer, he fought the good fight as long as he possibly could, but ultimately succumbed to its ravages. Ed deeply loved his family, and his passing left a void in their hearts that will never be filled. Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Beaman, and Rita Nash, along with his beloved grandson, Tyler Williams. He leaves behind his loving wife, Nancy J. (Ivers) Williams of Monrovia; children, Chris Williams (Kristin) of Zionsville, Jason Williams of Columbus, OH, and Carrie Williams of Indianapolis; siblings, Eugene Williams of Vincennes, Mike Williams (Mary) of IL, Pat Twitty (Larry) of Vincennes, and Jerry Williams (Tammy) of Poseyville; as well as his treasured grandchildren, Marley Lisk of Columbus, OH, Emma, Tessa, Claire and Brennon Williams all of Mooresville. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 7, from 11am until a Celebration of Life Memorial Service and Military Honors that will begin promptly at 1pm., with Pastor Jack Elliott officiating. In lieu of flowers, Ed’s family strongly encourages Memorial Contributions be made in his memory to Indy Honor Flight, PO Box 10, Plainfield, IN 46168, or online at https://indyhonorflight.org/donate/. Edward will be inurned in Crown Hill National Cemetery with full Military Honors at a later date. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Ed’s memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Edward "Ed" J. Williams

October 16, 1946 - May 4, 2023