David Wayne Williams, 63, passed away at his home on March 8, 2025. He was born in Granite City on November 9, 1961.
He leaves behind his best friend, life partner, and wife Vera Williams, his stepmother Janet Williams, two sisters Kelly (Dennis) Burns and Stacie (Patrick) McElligot, six children Joseph (Wendy) Coy, Alan Williams, Adam Moore, Katie (Kyle) Essington, Amanda Moore, and David (Kelsey) Williams, 12 grandchildren Montana (Mark) Llanes, Clint Williams, Savannah Gold (James Olsson), Dylan Williams, Magdalene Coy, Myley Gold, Salem Northway Moore, Caylee Vaughn, Owen Williams, Spencer Vaughn, Logan Williams, Annastyn Williams, great granddaughters Maylin, Mabel, Mazlee and soon to be born grandchildren Mabry Llanes and Bentlee Gold, former son in law Charles Vaughn and many cousins, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents David Williams and Carol Grobelnik, stepfather Joseph Grobelnik, daughter in law Stephanie Williams, and two grandsons, Zain Lucas Bennett and Theo James Williams.
Dave worked at Shop ‘N Save in Granite City from 1980 until retirement in 2018. He loved to watch sports. He was a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Football Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Battlehawks. He was an avid fisherman, loved to paint and loved to play with all his children and grandchildren.
He was a devoted music lover who loved to listen to his extensive album collection with family and friends. He never met a stranger and would help anyone without question. He loved to travel with his wife and family. He loved Florida, Lake of the Ozarks, and Branson. He loved to go on scenic drives to look at wildlife.
In celebration of his life, a memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL, with the memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m. The family requests that everyone wear their favorite sports attire in honor of David.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to protecting wildlife or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.
