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Carroll Edgar Williams - a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother- age 81 of Parker, Colorado, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024.
Carroll was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 14th, 1943 to Ada (née Eulert) and Claude Williams. Carroll graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1962 and began his 45-year career working for Trans World Airlines at the Kansas City, Missouri Overhaul Base. He started his employment at TWA in Fleet Service and worked up to a mechanic, where he spent most of his career working in avionics and the accessory shop. Carroll served his country as a reservist at the United States Naval Air Station in Olathe, Kansas, working as an aviation electrician’s mate.
In 1970, Carroll's son, Craig, was born to him and his wife of six years, Clara Williams (née Burke). A few years later in 1976, Carroll’s life was transformed through a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. On August 11th, 1979, he was wed to Sherry Williams (née Hoos). His daughter, Corrie, was born to them in 1981. Together, he and Corrie made many memories on the softball field. Carroll's children remember him as a hard worker who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
A serious and detail-oriented man, Carroll taught himself auto mechanics and loved to work with tools. In retirement, he took it upon himself to rewire all the electrical in his home in Shawnee, using the internet to teach himself and to read electrical codes. He was a planner and would thoroughly prepare for so long that he might tire of the project and drop it. In recent years, he took an interest in helping like-minded political candidates, spending hours behind the wheel to help them campaign. Carroll also committed his time to getting acquainted with older veterans to hear their stories and serve and share God’s love with them. Carroll preferred not to be in the spotlight, but he was never afraid to stand up for what was right. He dedicated his life to Christ after his conversion and enjoyed sharing his faith regularly at City Union Mission in Kansas City for many years. Carroll's love for others was often demonstrated through service. He knew his neighbors and made it a point to talk to them regularly.
Since retiring in 2008, Carroll has devoted himself wholeheartedly to loving his grandchildren and fostering a close relationship with them. He especially enjoyed taking them for bike rides and playing outside, as well as taking them for special outings and sharing stories from his childhood and teaching them about God. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his family and serving the Lord.
Carroll was preceded in death by his mother, Ada, who died at age 40, and his father, Claude, who passed away at the age of 65, the year Carroll graduated from high school. Carroll is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Sherry Williams; his son, Craig Williams (Martin Leon) of Chicago, Illinois; his daughter, Corrie (Ryan) Maybrook, of Parker, Colorado; his grandchildren Megan and Molly Adams and Denver and Chanel Maybrook; his brother, Fred (Jan) Williams of Shawnee, Kansas; his sister, Eva Lyn Williams of Kansas City, Missouri; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Southside Bible Church at 7050 S. Tucson Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The family would like to thank the staff and loving caregivers of Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, Colorado for their diligent and untiring efforts in Carroll’s care.
A visitation for Carroll will be held Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119, followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM. A graveside service with military honors will occur Friday, July 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM at White Chapel Cemetery. There will be a reception at 1:00 PM, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/carroll-williams-11901849
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Jim Shelton (Shelton)
So sad to here of Carroll Williams passing. I have known him since Junior High, "Eastgate". We shared many a good times together in those growing years. I remember him taking on the task of running his Dad's building business when he suddenly passed away, a heavy responsibility in his early years. He also assumed the guidance and care taking of his little brother, Fred and sister as they all united together in the lost of their parents at such a young age.
I remember Carroll, being being very studious, medthodical and pragmatic. He always was interested in how things worked and for the most part, was self-taught and sought to build them or repair them.
He was a Good man, a helpful man, a Godly man who would give little thought to going out of his way to help others. If you needed help doing a chore or going to the store ..... he was there. A Deciple he was.
Carroll has reached his Celebration Day to be with the Lord. And he will be missed by all who loved and knew him. A good and faithful servant, may he rest in peace until we all have our Celebration Day.
Bill Steel
I remember Carroll in high school as a nice guy but had very little contact with him. I do remember him as being very friendly and studious. I didn't really get to know him as a true friend until I received a call from him before our class 50th reunion. He shared his Christian testimony with me, then invited my wife, Carol, and I to a share table with him at the reunion. Since then I wished that we lived closer to each other so we could develop our freindship more. I was amazed at his life ambition to bring as many souls for Christ to Heaven with him. He wasn't afraid to share the message of hope to lost people. Although his passing is a sad time for family and friends, I know that he is now in the presence of our Lord and Saviour. Thank you, Carroll, for the time we can say we were not only friends, but brothers in Christ. Soon, we will stand together for eternity as true brothers, with our Saviour.
Jim Smith
We had stayed in touch through the years ,but I did not know of his health issues . I know he is in a better place. What a great example of a life well lived . Good bye old friend.