David Williams - Obituary

avid Randall Williams was born to Donald David Williams and Devera Daugherty Williams in Washington, DC on July 9, 1960. David attended Ballou Senior High School in Washington, D.C. and earned his GED in 1979. He was a talented artist who attended art school and was awarded a prize for one of his drawings. David was an avid automobile enthusiast and would spend hours perusing his favorite automobile magazines. His love of automobiles led him to submit several patents for an automotive safety device, one of which was approved by the Patent and Trademark Commission. In the spring of 1999 David reconnected with his lifelong friend Alfred Jones who became his partner. Al has a love of antiques in which David also grew to appreciate. They would spend their days at estate sales and flea markets looking for items to sell in a business they shared. David was very family oriented and loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. He was very proud of their accomplishments as they grew into adulthood. Because he lived in Baltimore for several years he spent lots of time on the phone with his sisters. He cherished home, loved cooking and spent time perfecting his favorite recipes and trying new ones. You could always count on David for perfect pancakes and macaroni and cheese to die for. David Randall Williams departed this life on January 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Devera Williams; father, Donald David Williams; sister, Angela; brother, Donald Richard; grandmothers Mabel Lipford and Ruth Wilson; and grandfathers Joseph Lipford and Harry Daugherty. He is survived by his devoted friend, Alfred Jones; sisters Debra Rich, Donna Whitfield, and Denise Williams; brother-in-law, James Whitfield Sr; aunts, Delores Randall and Celeste Hurley; nieces, Alani Saunders, Jessica Whitfield, Nicole King; nephews, Laundre Saunders Jr, James Whitfield II, Daniel WhItfield, and Tyrone Alexander II. He also leaves behind a great niece and nephew, many cousins, and a host of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to David's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Saturday, January 15 from 10am until time of service at 11am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.