Donald Williams

WILLIAMS, Donald Otis Jr. Age 85 years, beloved husband and father passed from this life Saturday January 14, 2006, after a brief illness. Mr Williams was a decorated veteran of World War II, staff sergeant, United States Army, Autitank Company, 106 Infantry. He was awarded the bronze star for the heroic service in the Pacific Theater. Born June 4, 1920, in Obion, Tennessee, Mr. Williams retired after working as a manufacturers representative in Middle and East TN. He was raised and lived in Paducah, KY, where he worked for C.I.T. Financial Services, he attended the University of Kentucky where he studied architecture and drafting. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Katie Oliver Williams; one son, Donald Otis Williams III, of Huntsville, AL; two daughters, Jane Ron Landmann, of Minden, NV; and Gail Steve Wells, of Brentwood; one grandson, John Wiley Wells. He will be sadly missed by all. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday January 18, 2006, at 11am with Military Honors from Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Hwy 100, with Rev. Tom Gholson officiating. Flowers are welcome, or in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army or the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 4-7pm