Gabriel L. Williams, 26, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Gabe was born on July 26, 1995 in Willcox, Ariz., the son of Ian and Trina (Lester) Williams. He was a graduate of Franklin Central School. Prior to attending Franklin Central he attended Walton Central where he played football for the Warriors.
One of his favorite things was cooking, so it was no surprise when he became a chef and was employed by Oakley’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill in Arkville. He enjoyed helping his dad, Jon, with building and roofing jobs. In his free time, he liked to race in motocross and ride dirt bikes.
Gabe is survived by his loving family, his parents, Jon and Trina Finch of Walton; grandparents Dorothy Ann Lester and Byron “Pop” Lester of Honesdale, Pa., and Sharon Finch of Walton; his siblings, brother, Austin Lester of Lake Ariel, Pa., his best friend and younger brother, Nicholas J. Finch of Walton, little sister Chelsea B. Finch of Walton, his aunt, Nancy B. Lester of Lake Ariel, Pa.; mother of his children, Courtney Judith Covell of Walton and their four beautiful children, Landon Dalton, Josilynn Hope, Dominic Roland, and Mia Rose.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers Arthur W. Lester and Roland C. Finch.
Gabe was an amazing son, brother, and father and will be greatly missed. Our hearts are broken.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton, with Pastor Larry Light, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.
