Pierce Williams, 75
June 3, 1935 — March 20, 2011
Pierce Richard “Skeeter” Williams, 75, of Silverbrook Avenue, Niles, died Sunday morning, March 20, 2011 in Niles.
- Pierce Williams, 75
He was born June 3, 1935 in Niles to Richard C. and Roberta P. (Pierce) Williams and lived in Niles all of his life. He graduated from Niles High School in 1953 and attended Michigan State University. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Skeeter was owner and president of Williams Home Centers, Niles until his retirement in 1989. He also owned Wilco Distributing of Niles.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was formerly an elected member and past president of the Niles Community Schools Board of Education; a former member and past president of the Niles-Buchanan Club of Rotary International; and a member of B.P.O. of Niles Elks 1322.
He was an avid fisherman, loved boating and hunted for 50 years before bagging his first buck. He enjoyed family and friends with whom he shared fish fries and holidays, but his greatest accomplishment was his family whom he loved and who loved him.
On Aug. 6, 1955 in Niles he married the former Doretta Wiseman, with whom he celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Doretta, and their children, Kimberly (Steven) Hanson of Toledo, Ohio, Kathleen (Marc) Edenzon of Belle Mead, N.J., David Williams of Traverse City, Mich.; grandchildren, Alexander Prior, Jacob Lenz, Alexandra, Michael and Zachary Edenzon, Sean Williams and Matthew and Laurel Hanson; Skeeter’s brother, Chris E. (Rebecca) Williams of Niles; sister-in-law, Sharon (Mrs. Larry) Williams of Naples, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Michelle Williams; his parents, R.C. and “Bo” Williams; and his brother, Larry C. Williams.
The funeral service for Pierce R. Williams will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 at First Presbyterian Church, Niles with the Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence of the church officiating.
Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Contributions in memory of Skeeter may be made to The Foundation of First Presbyterian Church or to the Special Olympics of New Jersey.
Niles Daily Star, Published online 10:22pm Monday, March 21, 2011; print Tuesday, March 23, 2011.