Wayne F. Williams, 78, of Hobart, passed away at his home Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026.
Born on Oct. 9, 1947, in Rock Rift, Town of Walton, New York, he was the son of the late Ian and Joyce (Schlafer) Williams.
Wayne proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1969.
He operated the former PVW Farm and Recreation in Hobart, a local Oliver Tractor and Rupp snowmobile dealer. Wayne then went on to operate his own dairy farm, and then spent 20 years as a mechanic for the New York State DOT in Cobleskill leading up to his retirement.
Wayne enjoyed spending time “puttering” in his garage, working on machinery and equipment. If Wayne couldn’t get the part to fix something he would simply make it. He also enjoyed working on and restoring his own Oliver tractors, and over the years he also enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. Wayne enjoyed their many family camping trips, and he loved road trips and winters in Florida during his retirement.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his siblings Carl, Ian and Charlene, and brothers-in-law Robert McIntosh and Zachery LeRoy.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa L. Williams of Hobart; children Frank Slawson of Otego, Wayne Williams of Hobart and Brent (Allison) Williams of Laurens; grandchildren Leland, Paul, Emily, Olivia, Cailyn, Ryleigh and Cole; sisters-in-law Beverly McIntosh, Rosemary LeRoy and Melinda Williams and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In accordance with Wayne’s wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
The Williams family would like to express their appreciation to Amber Champlin for her help in looking in on Wayne for the past several years.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Wayne’s family.
