Obituary of Todd Williams

Michael Todd Williams, 47, of Stow, passed away on December 29, 2015, in Stow. Todd was born in Rantoul, Illinois, on December 10, 1968. The love of Todd’s life was his family. His wife of 21 years, Gena, and his two small sons Finn, age nine and Kai, age six. Todd graduated from Ellet High School in 1987. He went on to Hiwassee College and The University of Akron. He worked for Tennessee Williams Advertising for 28 years. At his passing, he was President of Tennessee Williams Advertising. Todd was dedicated to the Dairy Queen industry for his entire career. He greatly valued his relationship with his Dairy Queen clients who were more like friends and family to him. He was also a member of the Akron Executives’ Association for over 25 years. Todd attended Christ Community Chapel - Hudson Campus. Todd’s joy over the last several years was his family trips to Siesta Key & Captiva, Florida. Todd’s wish for all of us would be: “spend time with your children, take a walk on the beach with your loved ones and make a toast to enduring friendships lifelong and beyond.” Todd is survived by his wife, Gena Tygard Williams; sons, Finn and Kai Williams; parents, Sandra Williams Charnovic and Frank Charnovic; grandmother, Maude Williams; brother and sister-in-law Heath and Stephanie Charnovic; sister, Stefanie Argersinger; mother-in-law, Diane Tygard; brother-in-law, Greg Tygard; aunts and uncles, Rhonda Graham, Thomas and Sherrie Williams, Mark and Ginger Bitikofer (the Godparents of his sons); and many loving cousins, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his loving grandfather, John “Tennessee” Williams. Services will be on Wednesday, January 6th, at Christ Community Chapel - Hudson Campus, 750 West Streetsboro Street, Hudson, OH 44236. Calling hours will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a memorial service at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, in Todd’s memory, a college fund for his two young boys is being established by his Dairy Queen family and friends. Please contact the family or Tennessee Williams Advertising, for more information.