David Williams, Sr.

David Williams Sr. age 76 was born on August 17, 1944 in Waldo, Arkansas and was promoted by God to Heaven on January 27, 2021. He departed this life peacefully in his home surrounded by family.  David accomplished many achievements and goals, but the greatest one was at an early age, when he accepted Christ.  He was a longstanding member of Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Willie Washington & Dr. Thomas L. Smith where he continued to attend until his health began to decline. In 1962, he graduated from Edison High School in Fresno, California and received an Associate Degree in Business Management from Fresno City College. He later moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he joined union and married the love of his life Barbara in 1965. They had 4 boys and 2 girls. He was employed at Vickers Cooperation and retired from United Ag with 21 years of service. David was a landlord, entrepreneur and owner of Williams’ Bowling Pro Shop and Williams Janitorial Services. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, telling jokes, listening to good old fashion music, going on car rides, giving knowledge and advice whether you wanted to hear it or not, watching the NFL and NBA games, and loved good southern cooking from his wife. He would always call, to check on family and friend’s well-being. He would sit for hours and watch his kids and grandchildren play sports. He was an avid well-known bowler, who bowled many 300 games and 800 series throughout his bowling career. He was abducted into the Omaha Bowling Hall of Fame April, 17, 1999.  David loved the month of May because it was his marriage anniversary and the month of January because of his wife’s birthday. We all have a story or two tell when it comes to David that we will always remember. He was a loving father and a great provider and there was never a dull moment when he was around.

David Williams Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Isaiah Williams; sons: Rodney Williams and David Williams Jr; siblings: James Williams, Moses Williams, Josephine Lee, Pinky Jones, Albert Williams, Jacob Williams, Issac Williams and Magaline Williams.

He leaves to cherished through his precious memory; Wife, Barbara J. Williams and children: Larry Williams (Kansas City, MO) Kennith Williams (Omaha, NE) Michael Williams (Omaha NE) Dr. Belinda Johnson (Lee’s Summit, MO) Teresa Williams (Bellevue, NE) and Tinzin Williams (Kansas City, MO); brother: Claudia Williams (Fresno, CA) and sister Ruthie Clark (Fresno, CA) 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 11:00am to 12:00pm with Funeral Service at 12:00pm, Saturday, February 13^th Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.