Jeffrey Todd McWilliams, 52, departed this life September 19, 2024 at Salina Regional Hospital. He was born July 12, 1972 to Jesse and Gloria (Oster) McWilliams in Topeka. Jeff’s high school years began in St. Francis, Kansas and his senior year was completed at Hill City.
Following high school, he located in Dodge City where he was employed by W.W. Manufacturing and other independent contractors. He later moved to Lawrence where he trimmed trees and did some landscaping. Eventually he started his own lawn and landscaping business there and continued that business on his return to Hill City. His passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces reflected his love for nature and the environment.
Luckily, he met Mary Jones and her daughter Lauren. This meeting changed Jeff’s life. In 2001 they welcomed their daughter Ryonna McWilliams into the world. After the birth of Ryonna, they were married in 2003. Their last daughter Alexis came into the world in 2006. With Jeff’s and Mary’s family complete, the five of them had many good times together. His girls were his world.
As a new adventure in business, Jeff and his father became partners and established McWilliams Construction. After several years, Jeff took over and continued the business on his own.
Hunting, fishing and motocross racing were among his favorite hobbies. He also had a great love for animals. Often you would find him spending time with his dogs, or feeding, as well as naming, the neighborhood squirrels.
Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents: Jesse and Gloria McWilliams of Hill City; his wife Mary McWilliams of Hill City; three daughters: Lauren Jones (Casey Clinger) of Hoxie, Ryonna McWilliams and Alexis McWilliams both of Manhattan; a brother Pat McWilliams (Brian Riegel) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; an uncle Everett K. McWilliams; aunts: Joan Albrecht of Montana, Janice Jackson of Nebraska; many nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.