Mr. Desmond Turnbull Williams, son of the late Deansie T. Williams and Bennie Mack Williams was born in Monticello Florida on September 29th,1960. Desmond was laid to rest on November 12th, 2022, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He was 62 years old at the time of his passing.
Desmond “Dess” served in the United States Navy for approximately 8 years soon after graduating from high school. He was honorably discharged after fulfilling his commitment to the Navy. Dess then chose to continue his dedication to serve by becoming a firefighter. Dess served as a firefighter in Daytona Beach, FL for many years until his retirement. He also enjoyed drawing as a hobby. He used his artwork as a way to communicate and demonstrated a keen ability to be creative in a variety of his pieces.
Dess is preceded in death by his mother: Deansie Williams; his father: Bennie Williams; and his brother; Charles Williams.
He is survived by his sister Gwendolyn Napier, Nettie Linton, E. Ramona Williams, Lucille Williams, and Sharon Richardson; His brothers Clarence Williams and Mack Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.
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