William E Waits

William E. Waits, age 52 of Marion, OH passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2026, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Bill will be remembered as a loving Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and friend. He had a special bond with his son, Will, who we sadly lost on Jan. 31st, 2023.

He enjoyed listening to music, spending time with loved ones, and spent several years working on various construction and landscaping sites. He was always the life of the party, and his sense of humor and fun made him very special to everyone he knew.

Born on July 11, 1974, Bill is survived by his mother, Deborah Waits of Marion; father, Sammy L. Waits of Upper Sandusky; siblings: Thomas Waits and Melanie Waits, both of Marion, Jenni Snowden of Upper Sandusky, Robert Thomas of Lubbock, Texas, and their significant others, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Will Waits; Paternal Grandparents, Tom and Helen Waits, Maternal Grandparents, Otis E. and Mazie Jividen; Brother, Jon C. Andel, and Stepmother, Rosemary Waits. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, and his partner Jessica Levingston and her children.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday May 26, 2026, at 1pm at Chapel Heights Cemetery (2622 Marion Upper Sandusky Rd. Marion, OH 43302) with Pastor Mike Darling officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be left online at www.cremationservicesofohio.com. Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.