Norman Williams of Derby passed away peacefully at his home on 1/8/2022 from complications of heart and kidney diseases. He is survived by wife, Carol, daughters Kim (Dana) Grapengater of Wichita, Linda Koehler of Derby, Sheryl (Mike) Woods of Derby. Grandchildren Jennifer Moussavi and son Marek, Megan (Cody) Palen and daughters Olivia and Abby, Christopher (fiance Cherilyn) Koehler and Brooke Peter and many nieces and nephews. Sisters Catherine Derowitsch, and Donna Crist, sisters-in-law Alma Williams and Virginia Williams. He is proceeded in death by his parents Clarence and Fannie Williams, his brothers Wayne, Dennis and Robert and sister Nancy Gritten.
Norman and Carol were married for over 62 years. He was very proud of his family and loved spending time with them. Norm had many great friends throughout the years in Scott City and Derby. Norman was a very accomplished electrician. He started his electrical career with the City of Belleville and moved to western Kansas where he was employed by Wheatland Electric for over 37 years. As a master electrician he enjoyed his years of teaching electrical classes and was nationally recognized for his knowledge of transformers. He was a skilled carpenter and was always willing to help friends and family with projects.
A memorial service will be held at Smith Morturary in Derby, Kansas. The Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Pastor Phil Smith officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E Rockhill St #403, Wichita, KS 67206.
Smith Family Mortuary Chapel
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