Jon Williams 1970-2026

Jon Brandon Williams, 56, of Inola, Okla., passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at his home.

He was born July 14, 1970, in Kansas City, the son of George Blaine and J “Elaine” (Smith) Williams.

He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1988. In his early years, he worked for Ace Hardware in Topeka. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Swift Trucking for more than 10 years and Jon was a security officer for 12 years in Tulsa, Okla.

Jon loved his dogs, enjoyed reading and had a keen mind for science and chemistry.

Survivors include his mother, Elaine Williams of Holton; a sister, Heather Crispin (Cris) of Holton; nieces and nephews, Mitchell Hampton (Britttany) of Wichita, Conner Hampton (Lorenzo) of Seattle, Wash., Brenden Hampton (Ashlynn) of Houston, Texas, Amanda Randa (Brett) of Hays, Erin Burrell (Christian) of Hays and Andrew Crispin of Holton; and great-nieces and nephews, Maddix, Trip, Melody, Aydyn, Cooper, James, Marleigh and Holden.

Jon was preceded in death by his father, George Blaine Williams; his grandparents, Clinton and Charlotte Williams and Glen “Bus” Smith and Eureva “Bebe” (Rowlen) Smith; and two great-nephews, Rowan and Reed Randa.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene in Topeka.

Memorials may be given to Heart of Jackson Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270 Holton, KS 66436. To leave Jon’s family a special message, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)