Gregory Scot Williams

Gregory "Greg" Scot Williams, age 61, of Eatonton, passed away May 20, 2023.

Greg was born on November 13, 1961. At a young age, Greg began his lifelong career as a licensed electrician. He was also the owner and founder of the online news outlet Barnesville Dispatch.

Greg was smart and handy. He could fix just about anything. He had a knack for bringing new life to worn vintage items like clocks, tractors, and electronics. Greg enjoyed his life on the lake where he would restore old boats and captain them on the water. He was also skilled as a blacksmith and a bee farmer. Greg was witty with a unique sense of humor. He was an interesting man with many skills and a wealth of knowledge. Most importantly, he was a family man who loved his grandsons dearly.

Greg was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Brooke Shelton.

He is survived by his life partner: Crystal Mathews of Eatonton; parents: James and Judith Williams of Newnan; sons: Seth (Bobbie) Williams of Barnesville and Eli Williams of San Francisco, CA; stepdaughter: Christina (Marshall) Diaz of Monticello; grandsons: Oliver and Bryer; stepson-in-law: Michael Shelton; brothers: Dean Williams (Daryle Morgan) of San Francisco and Dale (Cristina) Williams of Roswell; sister: Melinda (Mike) Sweatman of Fayetteville; uncle: Mike Williams of Fayetteville; four nieces and two nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 24th in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family beginning at 12 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville.

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