Wayne D Williams

Wayne Williams, a beloved son to Lois and Bill, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Ocean City, Maryland, on March 10, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Dover, New Jersey. Wayne spent most of his life in West Orange NJ. In his early career Wayne was a manager at Woolworth's where he met his wife, Carol. Later he became a successful entrepreneur, his businesses included Town Square Pub, Williams' Catering, and Neptune Laundromat in Jersey City, New Jersey. Since the 1960s, Wayne enjoyed vacationing with his family and fishing in Ocean City, Maryland, eventually making it his home. He was the owner of Iceland Mini-Golf, lived in Ocean City for over 30 years and enjoyed being part of the Ocean City business community. Wayne was formerly a member The White Marlin Club, The Lions Club, and a Free Mason.
Wayne was the devoted husband of Carol Williams, with whom he shared a deep and loving partnership for over 60 years. He is survived by his wife Carol, sons William (Erin) and Joseph (Kelly), and his grandchildren Caitlin (Mike), Kiera, Meghan (Brendan), Reagan, Hailey, Kevin (Liberty), Delaney and his four Great-grandchildren. Wayne was a constant presence in their lives, offering wisdom, friendly advice, and love. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Joseph Mclaughlin, sister-in-law Kathleen Patrick (Alan), Many Nieces and Nephews and predeceased by his sister-in-law Mary Robinson (Joe).
A passionate outdoorsman, Wayne loved hunting, fishing, and cooking. He spent countless hours hunting and fishing with his sons, grandchildren, and brother-in-law, Joseph McLaughlin. He dedicated much of his time to teaching his family the art of hunting and fishing-from catching panfish to landing giant tuna, and hunting both small and big game. These cherished activities became lifelong traditions that he ensured would continue for generations. Wayne also enjoyed participating in the White Marlin Open and was particularly passionate about offshore fishing. Later in life, he became a competitive shooter in sporting clays, earning recognition as the Super-vet Champion in 2007, and 2008 at the National Sporting Clays Championships, and was on the All-American team for the NSCA in '07, '08. Wayne also won awards in many other local and national competitions. Wayne was a long-time member of the Salisbury Gun Club and the Synepuxent Rod and Gun Club, where he formed lasting friendships and enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.
A man with many interests, Wayne was an accomplished chef who never prepared a meal the same way twice. Wayne was also a competitive drag racer and car enthusiast, competing with his father, Bill, at the Montgomery Drag Strip in New York and Island Dragway in New Jersey during the late 1950s and 1960s. A devoted husband and family man with an unyielding passion for accomplishing new things, Wayne's memory will live on through the countless lives he touched. His family finds comfort in knowing that his legacy of love, encouragement, and his dry sense of humor will continue to inspire them for many years. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at his home on May 24, 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The family invites all who knew him to join in honoring his memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marlins for Mason, 10324 Plantation Lane, Berlin, MD 21811 or https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2025marlinsformason/ or by calling 609-377-0706.
Rest in peace, Wayne. You will be missed but never forgotten.