Mr. Williams was born May 26, 1936, in Chicago. He was retired from the U.S. Army after serving more than 22 years. He served in the Vietnam War, receiving a National Defense Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a Bronze Star Medal. He also was active in the Civil Air Patrol and worked as a cameraman at Salina Community Access.

Survivors include a son, John C. Wyatt of Palm Springs, Calif.; two brothers, Joseph W. Williams Sr. of Walworth, Wis., and John Roth of Rosamond, Calif.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina, with military honors provided by Fort Riley.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.