John "Wayne" Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John "Wayne" Williams, age 66 of Millville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, after an extended illness. Born in Bridgeton and raised in Millville, he was a lifelong resident of Millville. Wayne graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1968, then married his high school sweetheart, Sandra, and they shared over 48 years of marriage together. He was a man who thought of everyone else before himself and would truly give you the shirt off his back. Wayne worked as a Correctional Officer at Bayside State Prison, and retired after over 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. An avid shooter, Wayne enjoyed going to the range. He was a longtime member of the Cumberland Rifleman. He also loved going to the flea markets in the area. He especially enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and spending time with his family, particularly the family trips to Busch Gardens and Williamsburg, VA. Wayne will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sandra (LeBlanc) Williams; daughter Jennifer Henderson and husband Richard of Millville; brother Leon Williams and wife Debbie of Millville; two grandchildren Carol Mays and husband Brian of Millville and Richard Henderson, Jr. and fiancé Rebecca Thompson of Millville; great-granddaughter Anna Mays of Millville; niece Andrea Bertulis and husband Gary of Millville; and nephew Andrew Williams of Millville. He was predeceased by his mother Beulah Eary and his step-father Roger Eary. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at the website: www.stjude.org. Memories and expressions of sympathy for John "Wayne" Williams may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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John "Wayne" Williams

February 6, 1950 - January 6, 2017