Dateline: Williamston, NC

Dillon "Ward" Williams, Jr., 65 of Ed's Grocery Rd., died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home.

Ward was born on October 29, 1956, in Martin County to the late Dillon Ward "Pete" Williams, Sr. and Joyce Pilgreen Williams. He was a warehouse supervisor for Mayne Pharmaceuticals. Ward enjoyed woodworking, television, and computers. He married the love of his life, Debra, on September 11, 1977.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Lilley Williams of the home; sons, Dillon Bradley Williams (Kathy) of Bear Grass, Jesse Eric Williams (Karen) of Bear Grass and Thomas Neil Williams (Rachel) of Bear Grass; brother, Billy Williams (Judy) of Bath; sister, JoAnn Peaden of Williamston; grandchildren, Hunter, Lillie, Zander, Austin, and Bradley.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Walker Funeral Chapel with Rev. Greg Sexton officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home.

Online condolences may be directed to www.walkerfh.net

Walker Funeral Home of Williamston is serving the Williams family.