Donald Frank Williams, Jr., 62, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in the VA Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Donald was born September 11, 1952, in Wheeling, a son of the late Donald F. Williams, Sr. and Mae Galloway Williams. He was a member of Wayman, A.M.E. Church, Wheeling, where he was a Sunday School teacher; and attended Ministry Bible College in Beckley, W.Va. He was also a U.S Army and U.S. Marine Corps. veteran, having served in the Vietnam War; and a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. ROTC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daryl Williams, Sr.; a niece, Corvita Johnson; nephews, Orlando Lachang Williams and Rico Williams Johnson; and a great-nephew, Adrian Henry Johnson.
Donald is survived by his sisters, Darlene Williams and Desiree Williams Long William E. Long, Jr.; a brother, Jessie Williams Christine Butler; nephews, Dondie Williams and Cornelius Johnson, Jr.; and a special friend, Michelle Wiley, all of Wheeling.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the Wayman A.M.E. Church, 1135 Eoff Street, Wheeling, with the Rev. Deborah J. Watt and Pastor Louis Otey officiating. Arrangements are by Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling. Online condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer.com
During this time of great sorrow, caring thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss. Hearts ache when
they are overwhelmed by sadness and grief. May your loving memories of Donald bring a smile to your face and a calm to your heart, as you draw comfort from the “God of all comfort, who comforts us
in all our trials and tribulation”, while you throw all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for You”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:7
May the marvelous prospect that soon death will be no more, give you hope and bring you peace, for we are guaranteed, “He Jehovah God -Psalm 83:18 will actually swallow up death forever “… Isaiah 25:8 With deepest sympathy…if you would like more comforting info please visit http://www.jw.org
I miss you and love you brother,no more pain or suffering,love you with all my heart,rest in God’s arms,love,your sister desi and family!
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Donald Frank Williams, Jr., give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Army, US Marines Corps Veteran, Donald Frank Williams, Jr., “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
The Williams Family:
Sadden to learn of passing of my 1st grade friend Tinker. May perpetual light shine upon him and God welcome him home.
Terry