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Glenn Williams III

May 6. 1948, Friday, October 20, 2023

Glenn Williams III passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 20, 2023 in his home in Crawfordsville. Glenn was born on May 6, 1948 to Glenn and Dorothy (Walker) Williams in Indianapolis. He married Sharon Hartung on November 19, 1966, and they spent over 17 loving years together until her passing in 1984. Glenn then married Janet (Rose) Keller on August 10, 1985 at First Baptist Church.

Glenn graduated from Alamo High School, Class of 1966. He was a postal carrier in Crawfordsville for 37 years, retiring in 2003. After retirement, he continued working part time at Sears, Big R and Ace Hardware. Glenn was a longtime Mason with the Alamo Lodge. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially watching their sports games. Glenn was an avid IU basketball and NASCAR fan. He was often found selling and socializing at the Croy Creek Market. Glenn organized the yearly food drive with USPS, including this past year. He was always active and keeping busy with friends, family or around the house.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet; children, Stephanie Griswold of Attica, Stacey Williams of Lafayette, Matt Williams (Melissa) of Florida, Clint Williams (LeeAnn) of Lafayette, Marcia Fonseca (Larry Thomas) of Brazil, and Barbara Tyler (Tyler) of California; 16 grandchildren, Erin, Carly, Jarrett, Kelsey, Taylor, Derek, Izaak, Kimberly, Chad, Jacob, Kobe, Kinsey, Kole, Emma, AJ, Zach; 19 great grandchildren and another on the way; and a sister, Glenda Dale (Don) of Darlington.

He was preceded by his parents; first wife, Sharon; son, Aaron Keller; grandson, Jake; and sister, Sharon Bayless.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care, 202 Bratton Road in Waynetown from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. In honor of Glenn’s work with the USPS Food Drive, memorial donations may be made in his memory to FISH Food Pantry, PO Box 261, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.