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1960
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2018
CRAIG WILLIAMS Obituary
57 of Massillon, passed away on January 22, 2018 at Affinity Medical Center from terminal cancer. He was born in Massillon on October 25, 1960 to George and Donna Jean Williams. He graduated from Washington High School, where he was a member of the Tiger Swing Band in 1979. He then graduated from Akron University with a Bachelor of Art degree and then a Master's degree. He then earned an International Teaching Certificate. He worked in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, George Williams. He is survived by his mother, Donna Jean; his brothers, Michael of Massillon and Kevin (Liz) of Baltimore, Md. and four nieces and nephews. He loved traveling, the outdoors and animals.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no service. His cremated remains will be placed at a prechosen place in Seattle, Wash. The family thanks all who cared for him and Crossroads Hospice.
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330-833-4839
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Jean Turner Baum
January 27, 2018
So sorry to hear of your son's passing. May God hold your hurting heart in his hands & give you peace Donna.
Vickie Somogy Whiting
January 26, 2018
R.I.P., Craig.
Vickie Whiting
January 26, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Craig was a good friend throughout high school and college. You and yours are in my thoughts, Mrs. Williams.
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