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Donald Williams

September 18, 1938 — January 28, 2016

Donald Eugene Williams “Pokey”, age 77 died at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 after having a heart attack.

Pokey was born September 27, 1938 in Wheatland, Wyoming.  He was the son of the late Kenneth Williams of Washington and Tessie Miller of Indiana.

He was a veteran of the armed forces having started in the National Guard in 1955 and proceeded into the U. S. Navy until 1962.

Pokey was a truck driver for most of his life.  He was married to Regina Bell Tillman on November 2, 1960.  They have five boys, Basil, Clinton, Dwight, Dwayne, and Lonnie.

Pokey enjoyed all outside activities; camping, fishing, trap shooting, etc.

Pokey was a hard worker, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.  He was outgoing, friendly and could be a jokester.  He had a heart of gold that shined through in his everyday activities.

Besides his wife and five boys, he is survived by fifteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Memorial Service

Saturday, January 30, 2016

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Pear Park Baptist Church

3102 E Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504

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Committal with Military Honors

Friday, February 5, 2016

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Veterans Memorial Cemetery

CO

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