Racine- David W. Williams, 82, passed away peacefully in Troy, Michigan on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

David was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 23, 1928. He graduated from Edgerton High School before attending University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Dave faithfully served our Country with the United States Navy in WWII.

On August 16, 1951 in St. Luke's Episcopal Church – Racine, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Barbara Jean (nee: Johnson) Williams, who preceded him in death on August 28, 2004.

Dave owned and operated Williams Paint Products, a wholesale paint supply distributorship, for over 40 years – retiring in 2000. David and Barbara lived most of their lives in Racine but also enjoyed spending winters in Florida for the past 30 years. Dave was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. Among his interests, he enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and a good game of Dominoes.

Surviving are his children, Kim Williams of Kenosha and Gregg (Aleida) Williams of Clarkston, MI; grandsons, Jason and Jordan Williams; step-granddaughter, Michelle Roldan; special cousin, Dorothy Henning; extended family member, Charlotte Joy; many other dear relatives and friends too numerous to mention all by name.

In addition to his wife, Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David W. Williams, Sr. and Theresa (nee: McDougal) Williams; and beloved daughter, Nancy Jean Williams; and granddaughter, Christine Williams.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 9:00 am with Rev. Milan J. Babel officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 pm (Masonic  memorial service at 6:30 pm – all brother Masons meet at 6:15 pm) and on Saturday from 8-9 am. In memory of Dave, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or to the American Cancer Society.