Ivan E. "Gene" Williams, 63, of Richmond, OH, passed away July 21, 2015 at his home.

He was born May 29, 1952 in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late Ivan T. and Genevive (Newton) Williams.

Gene is survived by his son, Joshua E. Williams of Richmond, OH; daughter, Jodi Williams of New Concord, OH; companion, Linda Fyffe of Marysville, OH; brother, Doug (Anita) Valentine of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and sister, Jackie (Larry) Slivka of McConnelsville, OH.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1 PM until time of memorial service at 2 PM with Dana Campbell officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com