Paul Wayne Williams' Obituary
Paul Wayne Williams, 1988-2024
It is with great love and sorrow that we announce the death of Paul Wayne Williams, age 36, on Nov. 4, 2024, of a sudden cardiac event in Draper, Utah.
Born to Earl Wayne Williams and Pauline J. Williams on June 18,1988 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was a rambunctious child full of life, always karate chopping someone or something. He later graduated from Taylorsville High.
Those who knew Paul would agree that he was a stubborn, hard working man, whose trials elicited great compassion for the people around him. Although he had hardships along the way, he was proudly celebrating 5 years of sobriety.
He was always a protector of his family and loved fiercly. He was a great man with a gigantic heart who rarely let people in, so if you were lucky enough to be in his circle, then you knew the measure of love he could give and how selfless he could be.
Although Paul did not have children, he was Papa to his two dogs Ruffles and Baer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Wayne Williams. He leaves behind his beloved wife Whitney B. Koelliker, his sister Amelia Vasquez (Ricci), Brother-in-law Gabriel Koelliker (Alissa), sister-in-law Brooklyn Berg, Niece Savannah and Nephews Carter and Riot.
We will be holding a private celebration of life for Paul on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024. Please RSVP to (801) 739-5214 for details.
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