Christopher “Chris” A. Williams, 49, of Salina, died on Monday, June 22, 2026.
He served in the Kansas State National Guard and served in the United States Army overseas.
Chris graduated from Independence High School and went to trade school at Flint Hills Technical College. Following his education, he joined the United States Army and then the Kansas State National Guard. During his time in Salina, he worked at Petro where he enjoyed meeting new people.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack DeWitt and Lucile DeWitt, and his paternal grandparents, Curt and Leon Williams.
He is survived by his parents, Ben and Karen Williams of Columbia, Tenn.; sibling, Matthew Williams of Columbia, Tenn.; and son, Jaxon Dorr of Osage.
A graveside service was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina.
