Donald Allen Williams

Donald Allen Williams obituary, Peoria, IL

Donald Allen Williams

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Donald Williams Obituary

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Donald Allen "Willie" Williams passed away peacefully at home on November 07, 2025.  Willie was a good man, loving husband, father and brother. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julie, daughters, Michele (Kevin)Turchi, Dawn Williams, and Mandy Pence.  His grandchildren, Andrew Williams, Alec Williams, Maia Turchi, Jax Pence, and Cyndi Pence, siblings, Gerry (Alice), Bev, Kathy (Mike) Culbert, Dave, and Judy (John) Richitelli, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ira Williams and sister, Debbie Burchard.

Willie was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and a Vietnam Veteran.  He enjoyed working on cars and around the house.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hanging out with family and friends, and traveling with his wife and grandkids.

In accordance with his wishes, graveside services will be held March 06, 2026 at 12:30pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024.  A Celebration of Life will be held afterwards, hosted by Gerry and Alice Williams. 


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Upcoming Events

Mar

6

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

2929 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85050

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Services provided by

Illini Cremation - Peoria