Johnnie Earl Williams

1940 - 2026

Johnnie Earl Williams
Born: August 5, 1940
Died: January 29, 2026
Johnnie Earl Williams, 85, of Utica, Illinois, passed away at 9:03 a.m., January 29, 2026 at his family residence, surrounded by family.
Services will be 12 noon, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at First Baptist Church of LaSalle, 200 24th St., LaSalle, IL 61301 with Pastor Jared Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at Peru City Cemetery in Peru, IL. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, February 3. 2026 at the church. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of LaSalle.
Johnnie was born August 5, 1940 in Wayne City, IL, the son of Donald and Vivian (Keen) Williams. He married Patsy Skinner on December 11, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Williams of Utica, IL; children, Larry (Amy) Williams of Peru, IL and Sandy (Randy) Rice of Clinton, IL; grandchildren, Brianna (Nickolas) Deavers of Clinton, IL, Kelsey (Nathan) Fay of Morton, IL, Elizabeth Williams of Denver, CO, and Allison (fiance, Laethen Teel) Williams of Buffalo, Iowa; and seven great-grandchildren, Gage Deavers, Sawyer Deavers, Peyton Fay, Alexa Fay, Briggs Deavers, Landon Teel and Layne Teel.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Donna.
Johnnie was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaSalle. Johnnie worked for Todd Uniform, becoming the regional manager over 9 plants and retiring after 33 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Ottawa Dental Lab for 12 years. He enjoyed woodworking, and volunteering many hours at the church. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com