- State: Indiana
Donald L. Williams 81 of Lewis, Indiana, went home to be with The Lord on November 15, 2013 at 4:15pm. He went peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born February 27, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was raised by his grandparents, James and Grace Williams (Mom & Dad) in Lewis, Indiana, who preceded him in death.
He graduated from Blackhawk School in 1950. He served his country for 2 years in the Korean War. He worked for Hulman & Co. of Terre Haute for 10 years. He also drove a school bus for Vigo County for 15 years, but his real love was for farming. He worked the farm for over 50 years. He was also an avid ball player. Playing from the time he was 12 to 65, earning him the title of the Oldest Player.
He married Judy on September 16, 1988 and was married for 25 years. Survivors include his wife Judy; two daughters; Marcia Ugoletti and husband Dennis of Lewis, Indiana and Terri Kay Bercegeay and husband Travis of Pierre Part, Louisiana. Don also has a step-son Ricky Burchett and wife Patty of Martinsville, Indiana. Also a step-daughter Kathy Burchett of Clinton, Indiana and a special step-son Kenny Orebaugh and wife Karen of Paragon, Indiana.
He leaves behind four grandchildren; Donny Ugoletti(Tanya), Josh Ugoletti (Mandy), Joe Streacker (Samantha) and Traci Streacker (Donnie), two step-grandchildren; Steven Cooper and Alan Michael Cooper and 7 great grandchildren.
