Roger H. Williams, 89, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1937 to Thomas Clark and Germaine (Armour) Williams. Roger grew up on his family's farm west of Bentley, Kansas, and attended a one-room schoolhouse, neither of which had electricity or plumbing. After moving into Bentley, he enjoyed playing both football and basketball. He later married his childhood sweetheart, Karen (Johnson), who lived around the corner. The couple would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on May 31. Together, they made their home in Valley Center, Kansas, for 56 years. Roger and Karen had two children, Bruce (Denise) Williams and Loretta Williams (Brett Martin). They were proud grandparents to Justin Stiles (Amber Mendez), Braden (Whitney) Thomas, Lindsey Williams, and Emily Williams (Erick Rodriguez), and great-grandparents to Lorelai Thomas and Addie Stiles. Roger retired after 34 years with KG&E, where he worked as a Meter Reader Supervisor. He was a dedicated Mason, belonging to Albert Pike Lodge, and was honored as a KCCH in the Scottish Rite. He served the organizations for 68 years, including a term as Venerable Master in 1976. Roger and Karen shared a love of travel and adventure. They visited all 50 states and enjoyed square dancing with the Country Couples group, camping with the Roving Good Sams, and spending time outdoors gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Germaine Williams, and his brothers, Tom and Ted Williams.

Services are at First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park Ave, Valley Center, KS with Visitation on Monday, May 18th from 5-7 pm and Funeral on Tuesday, May 19th at 10 am. Graveside following at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, Kansas.

Memorial donations can be made to: Williams Park, c/o City of Bentley, 150 S. Wichita Street, Bentley, KS 67106, or United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park Ave, Valley Center, KS 67147. Please note "for the Roger Williams Memorial."

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center - Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com