Leo was born on April 4, 1939 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Virgil L. and Trilby “Ambline” Williams. He was the youngest of four children and the only son.
He grew up in Hazel Park, MI where he was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Leo was a graduate of Hazel Park High School, 1957 and continued his education at General Motors Institute in their mechanical engineering program. His career with General Motors began in 1961, and he retired from GM after 31 years of service.
He married the love of his life, Deanna Partin, in 1961. They spent 59 years loving, laughing, and raising their family. He was a founding member of America’s Corvette Club of Michigan, where he and his wife formed lasting friendships and made many enjoyable memories together.
He is survived by his sweetheart, Deanna; two children, Todd (Theresa) Williams of Knoxville, TN and Terri (Lane) Lauer of Ortonville, MI; four grandchildren, Kaitlin and Sarah Williams, and Blaze and Kacy Lauer; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ayers, Eilene Partin, and Shirley Partin; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Ambline Williams; and his three sisters, Ruth Cunningham, Gayleen Lindquist, and Barbara Daniel.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)https://www.apdaparkinson.org/1907d3l/.
Family will receive friends Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 2-4pm at Berry’s Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Service will follow at 4:00pm, officiated by Reverend Drew Prince. Burial will occur at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI.
The service will be live streamed on the Berry Funeral Home Facebook Page starting at 4:00 pm
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