David H Williams

Minister David was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to the union of Hallie D. and Jacquelyn D. Williams. Min. David passed peacefully from this life the morning of November 20, 2020 after a rapid decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.

At an early age, Min. David accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized. He was licensed to preach April 28, 1996, at Fairview Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. J.A. Reed, Jr. He was the Lead Drummer of the Southwest Regional Music Workshop from 1984 until his passing.

Min. David’s passion for drums was since birth. His first set was his mother’s coffee table and her pots and pans. His first “professional job” was at Gary Avenue Baptist Church, at age 8. This passion led him to mentor and teach numerous drum students. David moved to Las Vegas, NV in 2004 to play drums with the “big dogs”. He had a dream to play the Las Vegas Strip, and this dream was realized on February 28, 2020 when he played the Tastes and Sounds of Soul Festival on the stage of the Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience.

Min. David was married to Stacey on March 30, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV, at Fresh Start Baptist Church.

Min. David is survived by his wife, Stacey, his mother, Jacquelyn Williams-Cotton of Oklahoma City, OK, parents in law, Rev. Ezra A. Bell, Jr. and Fannie M. Bell of Las Vegas, NV, five children: Janika Crutcher of Memphis, TN, Jazmin and David II (Jasmine), Terrill Dallas and Kaden Kelly all of Las Vegas, NV; two grandchildren: Orianna and Trinity of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by his siblings, Quita Tucker (Melvin) of Edmond, OK, Tricia Williams, Monita Foreman, Pearl Lambert (Ronald), all of Oklahoma City, OK, Richard Williams, Earl Williams (Bobbi) of Huntsville, AL, Harold Williams (Dollie) of Little Rock, AR; and bonus children: Demetrius, Thaddeusz, Tobaiyous, and Jenesis Smith all of Las Vegas, NV, Brittany Smallwood and Alex Tate, both of Oklahoma City, OK. He was preceded in death by his father, Hallie D. Williams, Stepfather, LeRoy Cotton, brothers, Clifton and Aaron Williams, and sister Ysoba Parker. Left to honor his memory is bonus brother, Michael Canady and a host of amazing nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.