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Donald Williams Obituary

ALBANY - Donald K. "RED" Williams, 86, of Albany, OH, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1934 in Athens, OH, son of the late Carl Williams and Margaret Tucker. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Virgil Williams.
Donald is survived by a son, Michael Williams of Glouster; grandson, Michael Williams Jr. of Belpre; step-daughter Lynne Conroy-Ethier (Patrick) of Miamisburg; brother, Ralph (Martha) Williams of Athens; and sister, Marybelle Chesser of Athens; many nieces and nephews and tons of friends.
He was a proud Army Veteran. He was a bricklayer proud that he helped build the Convocation Center at Ohio University. He had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh, was tough as nails, and a friend to all.
Donald donated his remains to the Ohio University School of Medicine and no visitation will be held. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a memorial service may be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2021.

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Ted Linscott

March 2, 2021

Don was one of the guys that taught me my trade. Lot of fun on the job and a friend to both me and my dad.
RIP Red

Jane Hollon

March 1, 2021

I will miss Don so much he was such a great friend. Let us know if you need anything Mike.

Ben Brooks

February 28, 2021

So sorry for your loss Mike!
He was a great friend to my dad and I. He will he greatly missed!

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