Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

David E. Williams  

 Oct. 18, 1970 - May 8, 2010
SOUTH BEND - David E. Williams, 39, of South Bend, died at 10:35 AM on May 8, 2010, in Hospice House following an illness. His parents, Larry and Artie Williams, nephew, Orlando Navarrete, and his Grandpa, Faye Winfree, preceded him in death. He is survived by one brother, John Williams of Granger; three sisters, Kimberly Williams of South Bend, Aimee Williams of Mishawaka and Jennifer (Romulo) Navarrete of Granger; four nieces, Ashlee Williams, Cynthia and Olivia Navarrete, and Christine Codor; two nephews, Ryan and Felix Navarrete; and his Grandma, Doris Winfree of Springfield, MO. David was a fun-loving guy who was outgoing and happy. He loved people and animals, and especially his TV and radio. He leaves a lot of friends and family behind. We would like to thank Bruce Haynes of Logan Center for being there for David with love, help and support through all the years. Also, very special thanks go to all the staff from A.W.S. who helped take care of David. He will be missed dearly. Services will be held on Friday in St. Peter's United Church of Christ from 10 AM-noon. God looked around His garden And He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Published in South Bend Tribune on May 12, 2010