Donnie J Williams

Don was born on December 17, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, the oldest child and only son to Wib and Virgie Williams. He attended and graduated with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Amberton University. He met and married the love of his life in 1959 having met her at a college class at church , still remembering her distinctly wearing a red and white sailor outfit she had on that day. Dorothy Johnson Williams his wife of 54 years remembers him as being “movie star handsome” and they both fell in love at first sight. They married in 1960, and in 1963 expanded their family to include a daughter, Donna Beth Williams who he loved and doted upon all of the days of his life.

Don was raised in the Church of Christ where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and continued in his faith leading his wife and daughter to have personal relationships with Jesus.

Don worked in Information Technology for Fortune 500 companies in the home building industry, finishing his career at its pinnacle as the Chief Information Officer for DHI Financial, a subsidiary of DR Horton. Don was an instrumental part of many of his employee’s careers, mentoring and guiding them to successful careers. This was one of his life’s passions and gave him great joy. He was proud to serve on the first committee for Community Colleges for Dallas County, TX that established the criteria for the first offered Associates Degree in Computer Science.

Don was the most wonderful, faithful, loving Husband, Father, Son and Brother that any family would be proud to have been blessed with. He will be missed greatly.

Don is survived by his wife of 54 years Dorothy (Johnson) Williams of Heath, TX, his daughter, Donna Beth Williams of Sachse, TX, and Pamela Kay Williams of Germantown, TN. He had an incredible connection and love for all of his cousins, aunts and uncles, in laws, nieces and nephews, who were always held in the highest esteem by him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wib and Virgie Williams of Germantown, TN and his beloved grandparents Willard and Margie Williams of Clarkson, KY.

He was always most comforted by reading the chapters and verses in the book of Psalms.

Don requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his name to the National Psoriasis Foundation.