David Williams Jr.

DAVID WILLIAMS, JR. son of the late David Williams, Sr. and Marjorie Ridley was born on May 6, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the fifth of six children. He departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2011 with the comfort of his loving family David attended the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Lake Clifton High School in 1979. He played recreational basketball and enjoyed football games and wrestling. David had many nicknames given to him by family and friends over the years. Some people knew him as Big Dave, Biggie and Preach. He will be missed for his big heart, mentoring skills, ability to bring resources to formerly incarcerated men and his profound love for his family. He was a kind, great story teller, honest and hardworking man. Mr. Williams was always a polite, professional man with integrity who was able to obtain good employment. He was employed for Baltimore City at the Montibello Filtration Plant, The Riker McKenzie Human Development Center and lastly at Druid Heights Community Development Corporation. There he served as Case Manager for a Re-Entry program that successfully transitioned men back into society form incarceration. David was an expert and leader in this field as he received many accolades and recognition for his outstanding work. This job gave him the ability to do what he does best, “Helping Others.” David gave his life to Christ in the summer of 1996 at the United House of Prayer Church. He was known for telling lots of good stories to keep other spirits high and most of the time he invited you to church. He was a spiritual leader, man of God and one who always had a positive word of encouragement. He was an active member at the United Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. David married Leslie Armstrong on May 23, 1998. He fathered five children, Davontae, Kyisha, David III, Shaleece and Dajanae. The Williams children all loved and admired their father. He will be remembered for his dedication to church, family, friends and those in need. David was a tall, gentle, strong,humbled gentleman who personality attracted others to love him. He was an active participant in sponsoring the Feed the Children program. David Williams, Jr. leaves to cherish him and his loving memory: a dear friend Cheryl McMillian; ex-wife, Leslie Armstrong; his brothers, Joseph Childs and Michael Robinson; his sisters, Elaine Robinson, Rose Sharon and Jewel Lee and Jewel Lee; his children, Davontae, Kyisha, David III, Shaleece and Dajanae; his nieces and great-nieces, Tashea Chiles, Lakeya, Amya and Courtney; his nephews, Leonard and Collins; his godchildren, Deaundra and Deandre Fisher. He also leaves a great host of admirers, friends and love ones. Preceding him in death are his parents, Marjorie Ridley and David Williams, Sr.; and brother, Hamice “Raynard” Ridley.

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David Williams Jr.

May 6, 1961 - January 29, 2011