Roger A. Williams

Roger A. Williams, 72, of Columbus, died on July 15, 2020.

He was born Dec. 2, 1947, at home in Claysville, to the late Harold and Hazel (Guthrie) Williams.  

He married Marilyn Fillenworth Williams on Jan. 28, 1992, in Columbus, and she survives.  

Roger was employed for 31 years by Cummins Engine Co., retiring in 1996. He served as shop steward and then vice president of the Diesel Workers’ Union in Columbus for 6 terms. After retiring from Cummins, Roger went into business selling NASCAR diecast, clothing, etc.  He operated a shop in Fair Oaks Mall as well as a vending trailer, retiring from the business in 2010. 

He was a member of Browns Corner Chapel and Sandcreek Conservation Club.  

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his sons, Travis (Kelley) Williams of Salem, and Tracey (Qua-Lynn) Williams of Washington, and Chris Herr of Columbus; a daughter, Aimee (Marty) Overshiner of Brownstown; brother, Mark Williams of Seymour; sister, Sharon (David) Wiseman of Campbellsburg, Indiana; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Trevor Williams; brothers, Harold and Jeff Williams; and infant sister, Carol Williams.

A funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, July 20, at Browns Corner Church.  Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 19 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, Columbus, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.  

The Reverend Mark Hammel will officiate.  Interment will be in Reddington Cemetery.   

You are invited to view his video tribute  and send a message to the family via the funeral home website. www.jewellrittman.com