Grandpa Homer, thank you for being the best grandfather a kid could have. You loved your family so much, and we all knew it. You did an amazing job supporting and taking care of my grandma when she was here. I am grateful to have grown up with wonderful memories of camping trips, family parties, you and your fun personality, and smile. You, grandma and my dad cheering for the Jazz (or yelling depending on how they were playing) and visiting on Tuesdays till she returned home to heaven. It has been wonderful having you as mine, you were amazing at supporting all the special events in our lives. You were a very good, kind and loving man. I am excited for our family in heaven who have the blessing of being reunited with you. Give my dad and grandma Williams a big hug for me. Love you forever.
In Loving Memory
Homer Williams
1935•2026
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Homer John Williams returned to heavenly father on November 9, 2026, he was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather and friend. He was loved by everyone that had the honor to know him.
Born to Thomas and Laura Williams on November 7, 1935, in Salt Lake City, UT. Lived in Sandy Utah. November 14, 1966, he married his sweetheart Betty Garner.
He served in the United States Air Force and Utah Air National Guard as an Air Traffic Controller from 1954 to 1991 which he dearly loved serving his country.
He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Elementary Education in 1973.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, traveling, and watching football on Sundays.He loved cheering on his University of Utah UTES football, basketball, baseball and gymnastics sport teams. He loved cheering the Utah Jazz.
He is survived by his children Gregory (Debbie) Garner, Kathleen (Victor) Viklund, Byron Garner, Wayne Garner and Terrie (Kipp) Gavin. Also survived by 33 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Williams, parents Thomas Williams, Laura Williams, stepfather George Dahlen, children Robert Garner, Karen Allgood, Burtis Garner and Marlene Earles, brothers Glen Williams, Robert Williams, sisters Laura Fay McGonagill and Barbara Williams and great grandchild Lindsy Garner.
The viewing and services will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. The viewing will be held on Thursday November 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday November 20, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The services will be held on Friday November 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery. You may watch the services online through Zoom by clicking the "Watch Service" button above.
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