Donald Francis “Don” Williams, 85, of Fenton died July 24, 2026. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He enjoyed being on the golf course, listening to jazz music, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was born Jan. 20, 1941.
He was the husband of Jacqueline Louis “Jackie” Williams, who died on July 28, 2026.
He is survived by a son: Paul (Debi) Williams; a daughter: Gayle (Jeff) Mueller; seven grandchildren: Brandon Williams, Courtney Radford, Jordan (Kelsey) Williams, Maddie (Mueller) Paplanus, Ryan (Brittany) Mueller, Jack (Allie) Mueller and Kate (Kaelyn) Wondell; and18 great-grandchildren: Christopher, Lily, Jonah, Abel, Isabel, Scarlett, Marley, Delilah, Rowan, Sage, Emery, Athena, Brent, Micah, June, Luke, Hunter and Riley.
Visitation is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Freedom Church, 32 Meramec Valley Plaza, in Valley Park. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the church. All attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue with casual or golf attire. A graveside service will follow in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements are under the direction of Jay B. Smith Funeral Home.