Marvin Ethridge Williams, 64, of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 10th, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canton on July 15, 1959, a son of Jacolia (Knox) Williams and the late John Wesley Williams, also preceded in death by granddaughter Marveiah Williams,  sister Gloria Williams, 2 brothers Michael Williams, Robin Williams, special uncle George Dunwoody, special cousin Steve Knox; and special friend William Young. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife Valerie D. Williams   He is survived by daughter Shayla Williams; 4 sons Marvin P. Williams, Antonio Goodman, Percy Goodman, Schyler Williams; 6 sisters Valencia Williams, Saralyn Stevens, Carla (Christopher) Anozie, Awanya Mitchell, Vivica Williams, Venosha (Richard) Craig; 5 brothers Walter Williams, Byron (Kenna) Williams, Ivan Williams, Darryal (Judy) Williams, Jermaine (Tracy) Williams; 2 aunts Artelia Doss, Robin Dunwoody; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins, including special cousins Kevin and Keith, as well as other family members; and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, december 18th in the Life Ministries Church, 2651 Market Ave N., Canton, OH 44714. Calling hours will be held two hours prior to services.

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