Dedrick Shermaine Williams

1980 - 2022

Dedrick Shermaine Williams obituary, 1980-2022

Dedrick Shermaine Williams

1980 - 2022

BORN

1980

DIED

2022

Dedrick Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Branford Dawson Funeral Home Inc. - Temple from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2022.

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Dedrick Shermaine Williams "Dee" was born July 1, 1980 in Temple, Tx. He attended Bartlett Public Schools, and graduated from Bartlett High in 1998 and was an exceptional athlete receiving honors in football, basketball and track. In 1998 he competed at the UIL State Track and Field Championships where he won Gold in the 100m and Bronze in the 200m. He still holds the school records for 100m and 200m.



He spent many years working overseas and traveling the world.



Dee, departed this life on December 22, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Lance Williams, his wife Erika Crathers-Williams, and a host of family and friends.






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