Paul James Williams

Paul James Williams, 89 years old, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2025, with his family after his battle with cancer.

Paul was born in Southeast Missouri and moved to Columbia, Missouri and worked at the Safeway Grocery Store. Paul met his wife, Phyllis, of 66 years during this time. Paul enrolled into Barber School in Kansas City, Missouri. Upon graduating Barber School, he moved his family Kansas City, Missouri. Paul worked at the Executive Barber Shop on the Plaza for 15 years. During this time Paula and Phyllis purchased 20 acres in Lees Summit, Missouri. Paul retired from the Barber Shop and began farming full time until moving to Paola, Kansas in 1984.

Paul was preceded in death by his son, Patrick.

Paul leaves his wife Phyllis, daughter, Pamela (Paul) Wise, son, Perry (Shelby) Williams, grandchildren; Mitch (Lauren) Williams, Lance (Casey) Williams, Cheyenne (Justin) McGuire, Danielle (Jacob) Long, Parker Williams, Justin (Mikki) Wise, Jennifer Wise, and Clinton (Brooklynn) Wise. As well as 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Paola Event Center.