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Donald Williams Obituary

Donald L. Williams, Sr., 92, longtime resident and former mayor of Maywood. Beloved husband of Dora and the late Mercedes and Ora; loving father of Karen (Henderson) Yarbrough, Donald Jr. (Gwaine "Dianne") Williams, Sheryl (Isaac) Renfroe, Sharlene (Michael) Estelle, Denise Williams-Bergemann and Rhonda Williams and stepfather of Alfonso Gamble and Donald L. Rogers; dear grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 35; fond brother of the late Ernest and Clifford Williams and Arlene Thomas. Real estate broker/owner of Donora Realty, pharmacist at Dillards Pharmacy and State Farm Insurance Agent celebrating his 50th year in business. Past president of Maywood Chamber of Commerce and Maywood Rotary Club. Minister at Second Baptist Church of Maywood where he oversaw noon day prayers. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm at HURSEN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, SW corner of Mannheim & Roosevelt Rds, Hillside/Westchester. Lying-in-State Saturday 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Second Baptist Church of Maywood, 436 S. 13th Avenue. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Maywood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Funeral info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 12, 2018.

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November 27, 2018

When you love someone very precious, no one else can really know all you feel. May you look to God for comfort during this difficult time. Psalms 68:20

S J

August 16, 2018

To the family of Donald L Williams, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing that you will see your loved one again. John 6:40

David DuBois

August 6, 2018

Sorry to hear that a great man has left us but let us be comforted in knowing that he has gone to a better place. My condolences to the family

A Man for All Times

Ken Franklin

July 21, 2018

Linda Burke

July 14, 2018

My dearest Uncle Don has transitioned to another time and place. He has always meant so much to all of us here in the Washington, DC area. Uncle Don and our father Arthur Henderson are together in heaven laughing and talking about the good old days....We will see you again!

Shirley Henderson

July 14, 2018

A GREAT MAN HAS GONE HOME TO GOD!
Dear friends, although "Uncle Don's" too soon departure leaves you, his beloved family bereft, you can also feel abundantly blessed by God that you have been embraced by Don's unconditional love, guidance and steadfast support throughout your lifetimes. He has been a blessing for so many others as well but especially the Arthur R. Henderson family.
The life-long friendship between our father and Uncle Don and their "stories" have become inspirational legends in our family that we share over and over again. The fact that they died on the same day - July 9th - unites them together in God's spirit in our hearts and minds. May God's love and peace be with you always. May we be always united as "family".

Thomas Smith

July 13, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to all the Williams family... May the peace, blessings and Gods grace be with you all forever.

James Yaccino

July 13, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Monique Clark

July 12, 2018

To the family of our Cousin Donald Williams, we offer our deepest sincere condolences on the lost of your Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Mrs. Monique J. H. Clark and Mr. Alonza L. Clark, Sr.
(The daughter of the late Mrs. Ellen Baidy Speights,
2nd Cousin of the late Mr. Donald Williams, Sr.)

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13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

Jul

14

Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church of Maywood

436 S. 13th Avenue, IL

Jul

14

Service

11:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church of Maywood

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4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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