Roy M. "Ike" Williams, Jr.

Roy "Ike" M. Williams, 83, of York Springs passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.

   He was born October 30, 1940, in York County, PA the son of the late Roy M. Williams, Sr. and Neva E. (Auchey) Williams.

   He was a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School, class of 1959.

   Roy worked and retired from Roy M. Williams & Sons Painting, Inc. 

   He was a member of Harmony Church in Dillsburg and a life member of the York Springs Fire Company. Roy was currently serving as Chairman of the York Springs Municipal Authority for a total of 48 years and was a active member of the York Springs Borough Council for 28 years. He is also a life member of the Upper Adams Fish & Game Association and its active Treasurer. 

    Roy was an avid hunter that went on many hunting trips with friends and family. He and his wife Joann had a cabin in Tioga County that they visited regularly with family and friends and enjoyed riding four wheelers, hunting, and relaxing. At home he enjoyed spending time with friends, family, and grandchildren. 

   Roy is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joann (Sheaffer) Williams; his children, James R. Williams and his wife Linda, Jason J. Williams, Jack L. Williams and his wife Julie; three grandchildren, Amy (Williams) Mahoney and her husband Scott, Logan Williams, Anna Williams; his siblings, Michael Williams, Edward Williams, Donna (Williams) King, and  David Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother John Williams. 

   A viewing will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Harmony Church, 1 Clear Springs Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019 and Friday morning from 9:30 am to 11:00 am with the funeral following and burial will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery, York Springs. A luncheon following the burial will be held at the York Springs Fire Company.  Please note that both viewings will be held at the church.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Church or the Upper Adams Fish and Game, 102 Town Hill Road, York Springs, PA 17372.