Michael Brent Williams
Michael Brent Williams, age 60, passed away May 17th 2025, in Tehachapi, CA. March of this year he was diagnosed with cancer.
He was born on November 21,1964 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA, to Tom and Mary Anne Williams. His early life was in Santa Barbara, where he attended Montecito Union school, Santa Barbara Jr. High, and Santa Barbara High, class of 1983.
After high school, he worked at Lite Wave Surf and Beach Designs in Santa Barbara. Some years later, he moved to Lancaster, CA where he was the Manager of The Radiator Shop. He also worked for a real estate company rehabbing houses. In Lancaster, he met Lori Travers, who had 3 children he helped raise. He and Lori then had a daughter, Mallory Michelle Williams.
Michael was always a hard worker and loved animals. If someone needed his help, he was there to help. He built a radio controlled airplane, and many model cars. In his early years, he played tennis and golf. He had great hand eye coordination. His father taught him to hunt and fish, which he loved.
Michael and Lori lived in Tehachapi for the past 18 months. He taught Lori how to fish, and they enjoyed fishing on their boat together on Brite Lake.
Michael leaves his parents, Tom and Mary Anne Williams, who live in Prescott, AZ. Also left behind is Lori in Tehachapi, and Mallory in Lancaster. His two aunts, Connie Sizemore and Lynn Williams. His cousins, Shaun Sizemore, Stephanie Vellekamp, Chris Williams, Jake Williams, Heidi Williams, and longtime friend, Erik Scott.
He was predeceased by grandparents, Tom Williams and Elise Anderson, and his step grandmother Kay Williams, Wayland and Sue Sizemore, uncles Chuck Sizemore, Gary Williams and Steve Williams, and cousin Holly Williams.
Cremation done by Angels Cremation Service in Bakersfield, CA. At this time there are no services planned. Santa Barbara Humane Society, would welcome a donation in Michael’s name.
