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David Ira Williams, 73, of Victoria, died Friday, August 22, 2003.
He was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Stanton, to Inez Jones Williams of Victoria and the late N.D. Williams. He was a veteran of WWII and received the Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal (Japan) and Good Conduct Medal. David was a heavy equipment operator. He was a Baptist.
Survivors are his wife, Richadean Taylor Williams; five daughters, Daisy Southern of Victoria, Linda Merchant of Cypress, Cathy Guion of Splendora, Lorie Nelson of Romayor and Sabrina Martin of Kingwood; two sons, Rick Williams of Junction and Bobby Williams of New Caney; one sister, Jean Beyer of Victoria; one brother, Kenneth Williams of Junction; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Williams.
Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 25, at the Rosewood Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Dennis Heinold officiating.
Burial with full military honors, under the auspices of Victoria Veterans Council, VFW, CWV, DAV, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion, Marine Corps League, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Crossroads Ex-POWs and the Military Order of the World Wars, was held at Wood Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Rosewood Funeral Chapels of Victoria.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or any charitable organization of your choice.