O.D. "Denny" Williams

O.D. “Denny” Williams, age 90, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born on May 23, 1921 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Fred and Melissa (Rice) Williams. Denny retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. He has been a member of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church since 1961, where he ushered the 8 o’clock service for 20 years and served on the endowment committee. He was a member of the Reynoldsburg Masonic Lodge #340 F & AM. Denny was a 32nd degree mason and was very active with the Shrine for many years. He was the director of the hospitality unit for 10 years. Denny was a very successful insurance agent and co-owner of Wolf Insurance until his retirement. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his brothers, Edgel and Vern Williams; sister, Fern Williams; and great-grandson, Eliseo Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Williams; sons, John Williams and Lynn (Allyson) Williams; grandchildren, Elaine (Tim) Roesner, Erin (Matt) Anderson, Carly Williams, and Todd Williams; great-grandchildren, Emily and Sam Anderson and Jameson, Sadie, and Crosby Roesner; sisters, Olive Bailey, Oreda Lyons, Nancy Reedy, Florene (Jim) Keller, and Clotine (Tim) Ruff; numerous nieces and nephews. Denny greatly appreciated all his dear friends, neighbors, and business associates. He truly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Rd. An additional memorial service will be held at Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, Parkside, at a later date. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church or Methodist ElderCare Services, 2225 Taylor Park Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.