John "Jack" Williams

December 28, 1933 - September 25, 2016

John "Jack" Williams, 82, of The Villages, Florida and formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Florida Services celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, Nov 4, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MI. Burial of the ashes and military rites will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Florin Funeral Service, 269-983-1514. Memorials may be made in honor of Jack to the North Lincoln Baseball Association, please contact Greg Parrett at 269-429-0505. Please share messages, memories or photos at www.florin.net. Jack was born on December 28, 1933 in Milan, MO to Ned and Louise Williams. He was a graduate of Saint John’s High School in Benton Harbor, MI. He married his wife, Adele, and together they have celebrated 62 years of marriage. Jack served in the armed forces as a helicopter Crew Chief Technician and was a member of the VFW. He was instrumental in the development of the North Lincoln Baseball Association. He was also a member of the Elks Club, and is a Past President of the Saint Joseph Lion’s Club. Jack loved reading mystery and crime novels. He was also a classic car collector and member of the Classic Car Association. Jack was enthusiastic about all things golf and he enjoyed collecting logo golf balls. His family includes his wife, Adele, of The Villages FL, and his sons, John Williams and wife, Cheryl, of Cape Cod, MA and Jeff Williams of Southfield, MI and friend of the family, Jay Colaruotolo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Charles "Bob" Williams.