JOHN R. WILLIAMS
cir 1851 - Mar. 2, 1925
cir 1851 - Mar. 2, 1925
J. R. WILLIAMS
YIELDS AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
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DIES MONDAY AFTERNOON
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Was One of First Bakers in
Westerville and Had Helped to
Build Up Ice Cream Business
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A resident of Westerville since he was six years old, John R. Williams, aged 73, died Monday afternoon after an illness that has extended over many years and which had made Mr. Williams an almost helpless invalid during the past two years. Mr. Williams was one of the older merchants of the town, having started a bake shop in the rooms now occupied by the Williams Confectionery, 38 years ago. In 1913 his son C. F. Williams became associated with him and the bakery was converted into a confectionery and ice cream factory which has since become one of the most modern and progressive small plants in Ohio.
Helped Young Men
Mr. Williams was keenly interested in boys working their way through Otterbein and through his kind consideration a large number of young men made their expenses. He actually "fathered" several of the boys, becoming so attached to them that even after graduation he would pay them visits and keep up correspondence with them.
Prominent in Lodges
He was a member of Blendon Lodge, F. & A. M., Horeb Chapter, Zabud Council; Scioto Consistory, Scottish Rite; Aladdin Temple of the Shrine; the Rainbow No. 327, I.O.O.F. lodge and United Brethren Church.
Two Sons Survive
He is survived by one brother, Dr. F. A. Williams of Richie, Ill.; two sons, Harry M. Williams of Dayton and Clarence F. Williams of Westerville; six grandchildren, and a wide circle of relatives in this community. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by burial in the Memorial Mausoleum by E. F. Keyes, undertaker.
Public Opinion - March 5, 1925
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