Donald A. Williams

Williams, Msgt. Donald A.

Msgt. Donald A. Williams, 86, formerly of Windsor, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Wilson Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris, in 2008; his granddaughter, Kasey Carol Williams; and his great-grandson, Angel Petroski. He is survived by his children, Albert and Alicia Williams, of Johnson City, Barbara and Gene Fish, of Windsor, Vickie and Larry Smith, of Windsor, Rena and Dale Henderson, of Harpursville, Dorinda and Craig Potchinsky, of Windsor, Lloyd Williams and Judy Fine, of Lexington, S.C., and Michael and Michelle Williams, of Deposit; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and six great- great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much. Also surviving are Don's brother, Clayton and Elsie Williams, of Chenango Forks; his sister, Phyllis Shoemaker, of Greene; and many nieces and nephews. Don was a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, after which, he spent many years as a technical writer for General Electric and Singer-Link. He was also a member of VFW Post 6223 in Great Bend, PA, a member of American Legion Post 571 in Windsor, Masonic Lodge 442 in Windsor, and was a past member and patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Don was an adoring husband to his wife, Doris for the 60 years of marriage that they shared. He also loved camping with his family, fishing and hunting. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 5, at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St. Port Dickinson. Burial will follow at Sylvan Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, from 2:00 pm until the time of service.