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Joe David Williams

September 22, 1952 - May 9, 2021
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel
Saturday 5/15, 2:00 pm
Memorial Service

Joe David Williams Jr. was born September 22, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jeanie and Joe Williams. He was raised in Ozona, Texas where he attended Ozona High School and graduated in 1971. He was quarterback for the Ozona Lions football team and led them to regional competition his senior year.

David attended Angelo State University and was a member of the golf team. The next year he transferred to Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and then to the University of Texas at Austin the following year. David was proud to be a “Longhorn” and graduated with a BS in Petroleum Land Management in 1976.

He began his career as a land man in Midland, Texas where he was employed by Union Oil Company of California, and then later by Spectrum 7 Energy. In 1991 he started his own business, J. David Williams Oil and Gas Properties, and it remained a successful business until his retirement in 2020. David met Sharon (Sher) McWilliams while he was working at Union Oil Company of California in 1979 and they dated for 7 years and then married on May 10, 1986, bringing his step-daughter Lori McWilliams into his life.  They were blessed with a daughter Lyndsey Allison on November 14, 1990.

David was an avid golfer and enjoyed many happy times with family and friends.

In his later years he became a rancher and built a second home on his property in Mills County, Texas. He enjoyed many happy times and special memories at the ranch. David loved to “go fishing on Lake Huiste”, and was well known for his fishing trips among friends.

Preceding David in death were his parents Constance Jean Reeves Williams and Joe David Williams Sr. Surviving David are his wife Sher Williams, daughter Lyndsey Allison Williams, daughter Lori McWilliams Gersbach and husband Richard Gersbach of Belton, brother Charles Michael Williams and wife Sharon of Mills County, Texas, and sister Karen Elizabeth and husband John Walsh of Austin.  Survivors also include grandchildren Owen Gersbach and Devyn Gersbach of Belton, and numerous nieces and nephews who hold a special place in their heart for Uncle Dave.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel
Saturday 5/15, 2:00 pm
Memorial Service

Joe David Williams Jr. was born September 22, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas, to Jeanie and Joe Williams. He was raised in Ozona, Texas where he attended Ozona High School and graduated in 1971. He was quarterback for the Ozona Lions football team and led them to regional competition his senior year. David attended AngeloContinue Reading

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Morris Williams left a message on May 15, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Mr Williams! I knew David’s parents as well also his Uncles. I made friendship with David that was very special! He will be missed! Condolences & Prayers for the Family!
Vangie Hernandez left a message on May 14, 2021:
I met David more than 20 years ago while working at First National Bank and at the Midland County Clerks Office. My condolences to all his family. David was a great guy very professional a good Christian Man. I really enjoyed visiting with him he would always talked about his 2 beautiful daughters. May he rest in paradise he will be greatley missed by many of us!
James Walsh left a message on May 14, 2021:
Jim and family send our condolences. Wishing we could be there. Praying for you all. Thankful for the memories of David and how he was a wonderful ‘uncle’ to me! I can’t express how blessed I have been being a part of this family. Every time I saw David, he just made me feel important and special. Sorry I am unable to attend as I am sick. Love you Sher, Karen, Mike, Lori, Lyndsey, and rest of family!!!!
Kathy nobles settle left a message on May 14, 2021:
Sher and Lindsey.... I’m so sad to hear about David... he was such an incredibly sweet man... we always shared small town memories of ozona and eldorado at the post office! he will be missed by so many. Love and prayers to you both.
Ozona High School Class of 1971 left a message on May 13, 2021:
The Ozona High School Class of 1971 mourns the loss of our friend and classmate David. Prayers for peace and comfort to the Williams families.
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Ben Forehand family left a message on May 13, 2021:
In memory of Joe David Williams, Ben Forehand family lit a candle
Karen Moody Bartlett left a message on May 13, 2021:
Sher and Lyndsey and Williams family: I was just so very sorry to hear of David’s passing. I spent many years watching The Williams and Childress boys play many many golf tournaments in Texas. Many fond and funny memories. I pray for your comfort in this grief journey. Know God is near and with you. My love and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Williams left a message on May 12, 2021:
Keeping the family close to my heart in prayer. So, so sorry!
Wyman & Diana Kelcy left a message on May 11, 2021:
In memory of Joe D. Williams, Wyman & Diana Kelcy lit a candle
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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