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John E. Williams

November 18, 1943 — August 31, 2025

Mooreland

John E. Williams, 81, of Mooreland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born November 18, 1943, in Mooreland, son of the late Robert and Ramona (Waltz) Williams.

A 1962 graduate of Mooreland High School, John started working at Borg Warner in Muncie right after high school and retired at age 48 with 30 years of service. He then enjoyed flea markets, buying and selling, wheeling and dealing.

An avid collector, he collected knives and watches. He also made knives and sold them. He was a member of the Mooreland Friends Meeting and loved his dogs.

He is survived by his son, Richard K. (Jennifer) Williams of Mooreland, and a stepdaughter Ruth Gard of New Castle; grandchildren, Korbin Wiliams, Eli Conwell, Rebekah Williams, Aubrey Conwell, Heather (Wesley) Huddelston, and Holli Robinson; a niece and three nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Anne Halstead.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2025, at Mooreland Friends Meeting with Pastor Brenda Early officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Mooreland Historical Society or Mooreland Friends Meeting. You may share condolences and memories of John at www.hinsey-brown.com

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