Dennis Myles Williams III

1952 - 2020

Dennis Myles Williams III 1952—2020
Dennis Myles Williams III, 68, also known as "Skipper" or "Skip" transitioned into God's safe keeping after battling a long illness on Sunday December 20,2020
Dennis was born an only child to the late Dennis Myles Williams Jr. and Freda Neal (Nolan) Williams on November 13, 1952 in Rockford, Illinois. He was in the Blackhawk Cadets, later to be in the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, traveling across the country in many drum and bugle corps. He graduated from West High School in 1971. While attending Dennis played Varsity football. He also attended Rock Valley College.
Dennis' Christian foundation began at Providence Baptist Church. While in attendance he sang in the Angelic Choir and Imperial Choir. He later joined St. Paul Church of God In Christ. He taught the Boys class in Sunday School and served as a deacon for a short while. He sang in the F.G. Green Memorial Choir. He also served as a sound technician for various church concerts and events. He was also the Road Manager and Sound Technician for the gospel group Psalms 100.
Dennis married Anita Faye (Washington) Williams on October 26, 1974. From this union was born Erron Gerard Williams, Cameron Denise Williams, Tenitra Michelle Williams, and Danielle Keyshai Williams.
Dennis had a strong passion for music. He listened to various genres having an amazing collection of albums from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Prince to Metallica to James Cleveland. Dennis was a people person. There wasn't anyone he wouldn't talk to. He loved to laugh, making others feel special. There wasn't a person that didn't love him in return.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents, aunts and uncle of the Nolan family, his special Uncle by marriage George Robinson and his best friend of many years Shelton Johnson. Also predeceased by special care giver Charles Jones who worked tirelessly and traveled with Dennis on many occasions as a companion and to continue his care.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 46 yrs. His children and grandchildren Hosie, Erron Williams II, Doralyn Williams, Kraylin Williams, Myles Walker, Ni'Alah Williams Kha'Lia Williams, Da'Jayla Williams-Bradley. Brother and sister-in-law of the Washington family. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, many friends and his church family.
Want to give special thanks to Churchview (Davita) Dialysis. The staff and doctors of Mercy Health Systems, especially Dr. Charles Washington M.D., Mercy Health Visiting Nurses Association, 2 Sisters Home Healthcare, his nurse Michelle of INR. An additional thanks to Metro Paramedic Services for making him an honorary Paramedic, Cherry Valley Fire, EMS, and Police Departments for their years of emergency services and Donna Dotson for her caregiving 7 yrs.
A visitation is scheduled for 9AM to 12PM, a private funeral to follow on January 2, 2021 at St. Paul Church of God in Christ, 1001 Bishop Washington Ave, Rockford, IL 61102. Pastor E.J. Parham will officiate. Final resting place will be Sunset Memorial Gardens 8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115.
Funeral services provided by Wheatley Funeral Home, 400 Pulaski Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409.