David Thomas Williams, age 83 of Athens died late Thursday evening, May 13, 2021 at his home.  Born May 12, 1938 in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Delbert Williams and Marie Cora Morrison Williams.

A graduate of Rome-Canaan High School, he was owner and operator of several area businesses including the Home Video Store in Athens and Nelsonville and the RC Car Racing and indoor golf range on E. State St.  He was also employed at Laughlin Vending Co. and operated a veal barn cleaning service.  He was a member of the South Canaan Baptist Church.

David is survived by his wife Sandra "Sandy" Young Williams; two sons, Dan (Janet) Williams and Ron (Gallia) Williams both of Athens; two stepsons, Jerry (Deena) Proffitt of Guysville and Luke (Megan) Proffitt of Orient; a former daughter in law, Robin Gehovak of Athens; seven grandchildren, Autumn (Cory) Burton, Jordan (Bradley) Benedict, Sydney Lent, Jonas Proffitt, Eric Williams, Zoe Williams and Payton Proffitt; two sisters, Rachael Goodfellow of Columbus and Clara Jane (Scott) Ledford of Athens.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters- Marjorie Sfakianos, Evelyn Bridgewater and Helen Tippie; a brother, Ray W. Williams; and an infant brother, Pearl Williams. A memorial service will be held Sunday May 23 ^rd at 1:00 p.m. at South Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Monte McCune officiating. Cremation has taken place.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons funeral Home, Athens.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.