Edward R. Williams, 96, of Girard, passed away peacefully on  Sunday April 17, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown. Edward was born on October 29, 1925 in Liberty Township, Ohio  to Thomas and Elizabeth Williams. Edward served in the US Navy during WWII. He later went on to receive his Masters and worked as a teacher and principal  for Girard City Schools until he retired in 1982. Edward was a member on the first Board of Educaton of Fair Haven Schools and also helped to start the Adult Basic Education in Trumbull County. Edward leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Edward R. (Robin) Williams Jr. of Blue Ridge, Texas and  Gayton ( Christine) Williams of Girard,Ohio. He also leaves his sisters, Sandy Virgilio of Colorado; Florence Snier of Howland; Judith Condrik of Colorado and grandchildren, Edward Williams III, Caitlin Williams, Thomas Williams and Sarah Williams. Edward is preceded in death by his wife Roberta Williams whom he married July 31, 1953 and passed March 26, 2021. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred McConnell, Theresa Ciolli, Jean Haschenburger;  brother, Thomas Williams and Great grandchild Heather Williams. Private services will be held and Edward will be laid to rest next to Roberta at Niles Union Cemetery with Military Honors. 

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