Dewey was born August 24, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL to Dewey Dale Williams Sr. and Pearl Sylvia (Lowe) Davis. He married Paula Guetterman on July 9, 1971 in Belleville, IL. Together, they shared over 50 years of marriage. She survives and resides in Belleville, IL.
Also surviving are their three children, Scott Williams of Belleville, IL, Kevin (Stacey) Williams of Belleville, IL and Stacey (Matt) Fraser of Mascoutah, IL; four grandchildren, Blake Williams, Evan Fraser, Ashley (DJ) Garnett and Kaylan Ehinger; great-grandchildren, Mikey, Gunner and Nova Garnett and Case Ehinger; his siblings, Charles “Chuck” Davis of Swansea, IL and Donna Miller of O’Fallon, IL; and his many beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary A. Williams.
Dewey was a 1966 graduate of East St. Louis Sr. High School. After graduation, he was employed with McDonnell-Douglas from 1966-1968 then enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. For 20 years, he worked as a technician with AT&T, until his retirement in 2009.
Dewey enjoyed his frequent trips to Boeving Barbershop, also lovingly known as “The Wall-Eye Shop” to visit and spend time with his friends Jim and Bill. He also enjoyed his days spent at Golden Years Adult Daycare in Belleville. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tara, Jeremy, Flo and Ruth for their kindness shown to Dewey over the years.
Dewey loved golfing alongside his sons, spending time on the water fishing with his brother and his grandson, Blake and tending to his lawn, making sure the grass was perfectly cut. He and Paula enjoyed numerous cruises which brought wonderful memories that would last a lifetime. He enjoyed playing BINGO and solitaire. Dewey cherished the time spent with his family and will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
VISITATION: A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
FUNERAL: A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to BJC Hospice, as a thank you for their compassion and care towards the entire Williams family, or to the National Kidney Foundation.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17