William Ward Bender, 69, of Blacklick, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1951 in Teaneck, NJ, a son to the late William and Ella May (Ward) Bender. William is survived by his son, Tyler James Bryant-Bender; siblings, Marianne (Gary) Biederman, Susan (Anthony) Skalican and James (Marisol) Bender; eight nieces and nephews and two great-nieces. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.