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Donald Williams Obituary

Donald Brown Williams

Donald Brown Williams, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away August 14, 2013.

Don retired from Old Time Pottery where he was the CFO; he was a member of both AICPA & TSCPA. He also served in the National Guard and was a long time member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ in Nashville.

Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret & Wesley Brown Williams; and a sister, Martha Gary.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Barrow Williams; daughters, Debbie (Jon) Nettles and Megan Pierce; son, David Williams and grandson, Sam Nettles; brothers, Doug, Charles & Bill Williams; and sisters, Sarah Nokes, Frances Davidson & Janice Dragonetti.

Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2013 from 2-8 p.m., at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road, and Saturday from 1-2 p.m., at the church. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 2 p.m., at Crieve Hall Church of Christ, 4806 Trousdale Drive. Interment Christ Church Memorial Gardens.

Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel Directors, (615) 331-1952.

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Published by The Daily News Journal on Aug. 16, 2013.

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Pat Bates Smith

October 3, 2013

Jan, my deepest sympathies are with you and your family. In an effort to find you on facebook, I came accross the news about Don...Many prayers for you and your family

David and MaryAnn McClung

August 17, 2013

Our thoughts are with Jan and the rest of the family at this time of loss. We have such fond memories of our early days working with Don in Nashville.

Debbie and Johnny King

August 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 16, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Don's family. We have fond memories of your time at San Jose. Gerry and Kay Bryan

Jan Heath

August 16, 2013

Don was a joy to work with. He is at rest now and my sympathy goes out to his family. God bless and be with you.

August 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing.
Phil & Dicie Wright, with love

Ron Weems

August 16, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Williams family.

Ron Weems
Crieve Hall Curch of Christ

Claire Wright

August 16, 2013

My sincere sympathies go out to Don's family. I had the pleasure of working with Don at Old Time Pottery. He was a wonderful person and had a wonderful sense of humor. I know God has prepared a place for Don and may Our Good Lord comfort Don's family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Claire

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