Kenneth Robert Williams

Kenneth Robert Williams, 98, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 26.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1927, in Lisbon, Ohio.

He was the son of the late Clarence Victor and Virginia (Robinson) Williams of Lisbon.

Ken graduated from David Anderson High School in June 1945. For many years, he enjoyed alumni activities and going to the War Memorial Stadium for home football games as a supportive fan.

He briefly served in the United States Navy as World War II was ending.

He married Margaret Barton on May 21,1950. The couple celebrated 75 years of marriage in May 2025 with friends and family. The mayor of their hometown, Peter Wilson, honored them with a proclamation for Ken and Margaret Day in Lisbon on their anniversary.

Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret, and his sister, Dorothy (Williams) Abrams of Salem.

He was blessed with 4 children and their spouses: Judith (Williams) Griffith, Thomas and Janet (Githens) Williams, Richard and Christine (Davner) Williams, and Gerald and Lori (Miller) Williams.

He enjoyed many milestones and family events such as birthdays, weddings, sporting activities, musicals and plays with his grandchildren and their spouses: Beth (Dean) Rapp, William Miller, Jr. (deceased), Amanda (Kelan) Craig, Joshua Griffith, Jennifer (Federico) Pintaluba, Megan Williams and Joseph Walsh, Craig (Kylie) Williams, Justina (Kevin) Ortiz, Zachary Williams, Jake Williams, and Mae (Johnny) Hall. Ken participated in family visits with 9 great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.

Ken had a dedicated career at the United States Post Office, when he was a mail carrier and assistant postmaster. In 1970, he was promoted to postmaster for Lisbon and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1987.

He was a member of the Rotary Club in Lisbon and a 75-year member of the American Legion. Ken was active in the Lisbon Golf Club with many winning seasons played at the Copeland Hills course in Columbiana. He was a member of the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church for more than 80 years and served as an usher and elder.

Ken and Margaret resided on Sunset Drive in Lisbon for nearly 67 years and traveled to Florida for three decades. They enjoyed their final winter home at Riverwoods in Estero, Fla. Ken earned medals during the annual Riverwoods Olympics for a variety of sports.

The family would like to thank the excellent staff at Brookdale Senior Living in Salem and Patriot Hospice for their dedicated care of Ken.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Weber Funeral Home in Lisbon. Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Ken will be laid to rest at the Lisbon Cemetery.

In memory of Ken, those interested may contribute to the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church, 111E. Chestnut Street, Lisbon, Ohio.