CHAD E. WILLIAMS

CHAD E. WILLIAMS, 45, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at home, with his loving family at his side, after being diagnosed in 2004 with Multiple Sclerosis. He was a native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne. Chad had worked at Tippman Pneumatics for several years. He was a member of Northridge Baptist Church. He faced every day with a positive attitude and was an inspiration to his family. Taking his daughter to the zoo, watching her graduate, attending her wedding and spending time with his family, were some of his greatest life moments. Chad enjoyed reading, listening to music and enjoyed spending time at the lake. Surviving are his mother, Pam (Jim) Williams-Hiser of Fort Wayne; father, Roland (Glora) Williams of Richmond, Ind.; daughter, Marissa (Nathan) Carpenter of Fort Wayne; sisters, Cammy (Darren) Dennison of Jeffersonville, Ind. and Amy Williams, Carol (Tom) Sappenfield; brothers, Bruce (Traci) Williams, Mark (Joy) Williams, Bret (Nancy) Williams, and Chris (Brenda) Williams; grandfather, Ed Roy of Fort Wayne; and nephews, Brice, Drew and Matt. Service is 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Gary Green officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.domccombandsons.com