Steven Ernest Williams passed peacefully into the next life April 25, 2008 after a year long battle against cancer. He was born in Piqua, Ohio on April 16, 1947 to Ernest and Laura Williams, who preceded him in death. He married his wife Michelle on June 5, 1982, and she will always hold him in her heart. He will be missed and remembered by daughters: Kelly Dehait of Phoenix, AZ and Becky Henry of Tipp City and six grandchildren - Acacia Reed, Augustin Dehait, Avery Dehait, Annika Dehait, Azlin Lyerla-Dehait and Alexandria Henry. He was preceded in death by his son, Shane. Other family members include: brothers – David Williams and his wife Lisa of New Bremen and Timm Williams of Englewood. Sisters – Susan Carder of Piqua and Alyce Arnold and her husband Bryant of Raleigh, NC. His stepmother Helen Williams of Troy and stepsisters, Vicki Evans and her husband Curtis, Lorraine Banks and her husband Eric, and Karan Bunch and her husband Robert. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews and cousin David Jones; mother-in-law Judy Hole, sister-in-law Susan Hole and Beth Hole and brother-in-law Patrick Hole and his wife Teresa and many friends. Steve was a graduate of Piqua Central High School. He was known in Troy and Piqua as a man who enjoyed working on cars and bicycles and finding bargains at garage sales; but most of all, he loved God and His Word and spending time with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to a cause dear to Steve's heart—The Cyrene AME Church Building Fund; 227 West Ash Street; Piqua, Ohio 45356. Visitation will be at Baird Funeral Home, Troy from 2-5PM Sunday, April 27, 2008. A memorial service will be held at the Cyrene AME Church, 227 West Ash Street, Piqua, Ohio, at 10:00AM Monday, April 28, 2008, with the Rev. Samuel Harris, Jr. and Rev. John Vaughn, Jr. officiating. Steve's family would like to thank Dr. Deborah Nash and her staff and the staff of Hospice of Miami County, especially Donna, Roxanne, Noel and Connie for their great care during this time. We would also like to thank everyone at Cyrene AME Church, and for the support received from friends at ITW Food Equipment Group and our great neighbors, especially Darlene Warner.