BENTON – Jon Roger Williams, age 59, of Benton, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at SIH Herrin Hospital, after a short bout with cancer.

Jon’s wishes are to be cremated.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at a future date.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions are preferred and may be made to the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, P.O. Box 612, Carbondale, Illinois 62903.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Jon, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.