Elmer E. Williams

April 10, 1940-Nov. 1, 2026

Elmer E. Williams of Crawfordsville, known by some of his family as “Dean,” passed away Sunday morning at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. He was 86.

Elmer loved playing guitar and he would go play with various groups in the area. He liked going to church and recently became a member of Calvary Baptist in Crawfordsville. Most of all, he loved just being present for his family, especially watching his great-granddaughters play sports. He worked several places over the years, including 11 years at R.R. Donnelly, and most recently as a driver for Etter Ford and York automotive.

Born April 10, 1940 in Knox County, Kentucky, he was the son of William Robert Williams and Myrtle Lee Brown Williams. He attended school in Kentucky. He married the former Suanne Charters on July 2, 1975 and she passed away Dec. 24, 2017. He married Wadell Brown on June 8, 2024. She survives.

Surviving family includes: wife, Wadell Brown of Crawfordsville; two step-daughters, Cheryl (Bill) Ford and Linda Beal; two step-sons, Barry (Elaine) Brown and Bart (Tiffany) Brown; six bonus grandchildren, four bonus great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Suanne Williams; four brothers, John, Charles, Earl, Ewell Williams and an infant sister.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Nov. 6th at 3 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 128 E. County Road 400 South, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. His final resting place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery South.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.