Terry L. Williams

Terry L. Williams obituary, Lakeview, OH

Terry L. Williams

Terry Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shoffstall Funeral Home - South Chapel on Jan. 8, 2026.
Terry L. Williams, 55, of Lakeview, OH, passed away, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department, Bellefontaine. OH.
Terry was born on January 18, 1970, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late John Pete Williams and Diana Lynn Davis Williams Wreede. He is also preceded in death by four siblings, Chris Williams, Lauralee Williams, Brian Williams, and Shawn Williams, and a nephew, Devon Williams.
Terry is survived by his life companion of 20 years, Dori Long, stepfather, Jerry Wreede, sister-in-law, Kathy Williams, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends, including Jerami (Stephanie) Barnes, Evelyn Paxton, and Mia Kerns.
Terry was a graduate of Whitehall High School in Columbus, OH. He worked at Giant Eagle for 15 years and has worked at Walmart for 21 years. Terry enjoyed gaming and Japanese Anime. Terry was a jokester and storyteller, with a keen sense of humor and jovial personality. He loved working with his Walmart family and friends.
A gathering of remembrance for family and friends will be from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
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