Steve Williams

Warren Steven Williams was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to everyone he met. He left this world on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at age 79.

He was born to Warren and Anne Williams in November, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School (1960), where he met the love of his life, Ruth Williams. The two were married for 58 years and had three children: Robin (Dan) Patras, Robert (Julie) Williams, and Roger (Ruth Z., ex-Renee) Williams, ten grandchildren: Danielle (Carl), Kristin (Dennis), Aimee, Nicholas; Jennifer (Dean), Mallory (Neil), Dylan; Jamie, Emilie (Zack), and Noah (Michaela); and five great-grandchildren plus one on the way: Lucy, Olivia, Katherine, Gwyneth, and Brooke. He is predeceased by his parents and brother D. Michael Williams.

After attending Indiana University, Steve started a career in construction sales. He worked for American Buildings Company for over 20 years, then retired from Chief Buildings as District Manager. Throughout his career, he provided mentorship to other industry professionals and stayed in touch years later. He is the past President of Indiana Metal Building Association and a 57-year member of Indiana Freemasonry, Logan Lodge #575.

Throughout his life, Steve was an avid collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia, connoisseur of good music, outdoor adventurer, and world traveler. In retirement, Steve founded “Steve’s Stuff” to buy and sell vintage records and antiquities at the Antique Emporium in Carmel, Indiana. Steve never knew a stranger and will be missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

Steve’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Heartland Hospice and Wellbrooke of Westfield for their care and compassion.

Steve will be honored in a celebration of life on Saturday, March 19th at Flanner Buchanan – Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite). Visiting hours are from 10am-12pm with a service following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riley Cheer Guild, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 4510, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.

If you are unable to attend Steve’s service, you may join virtually HERE.