Michael V. Williams, born Dec. 6, 1963, died Dec. 6, 2012, due to complications from his epilepsy. Michael was born in Tennessee but lived most of his life in Citrus County. Michael developed epilepsy as a teenager and struggled through the years dealing with this disability. Michael shared his struggles through art and literary endeavors. He had a book published in 2004 and had many pieces of his art published throughout the years.Michael was preceded in death by his father, Gene Williams. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Inverness; mother, Joyce of Inverness; brother, Chris (Tammy) of Hernando; sister Wendy (Allen) of Ga.; niece, Tiffany (Shawn); nephews, Brandon, Stephen (Stephanie), Mitchell, and Chase; daughter, Sara Marie; granddaughter, Briyanna; and four great-nieces.The family would like to invite everyone to an informal picnic in the park (Liberty Park on North Apopka in Inverness) from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Bring a dish to share. It will be a time of remembering and catching up with old friends. Come when you can, leave when you must - just like Michael.