Scott Williams

Scott Tavner Williams, 53, formerly of Wayne County, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 in Florida after a long illness.


Born October 14, 1955 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of Elbert Boyd and Annetta Jeffries Williams.


He was a 1973 graduate of Centerville High School and later earned a certificate in electrical engineering from IVY Tech and a B.S. in Landscape Design from Purdue University. He was retired from the City of Cleveland, where he worked in landscape design, and has also lived in the Clearwater, Florida area.


Scott was a member of the Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports and exercising and working on the computer. He also enjoyed reading, especially from his Bible, and continuing his education. His final gift to others was as an organ and tissue donor.


Scott will be missed by his daughters, Elizabeth Williams and her husband, James Sigler, Brownsburg, IN; Amanda Propes and her husband, Jason, Plainfield, IN; Sarah Lacey, Brownsburg, IN; Laura Williams and Olivia Williams, Cleveland, OH; son, Robert Williams, Cleveland, OH; 5 grandchildren, James Tad Sigler, Mia Propes, Evan Lacey, Emma Lacey and Luke Lacey; sisters, Heather Gay Heeter and her husband, Don, Richmond, IN and Elberetta Gevella Souther and her husband, John, Avallia, IN; brother, Lyle Allen Williams, Clearwater, FL; aunt, Bernetta Jeffries, Williamsburg, IN; several nieces, nephews and cousins.


Scott was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Ramona Jones; nephew, Richard Jones, niece, Mary Annetta Jones and uncle, David Jeffries.


A funeral ceremony will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Cemetery.


Family and friends may gather for visitation from Noon-2 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at the funeral home.