Donald Vincent William, son of the late Richar and Lillian Williams was born on May 18, 1940, the third oldest of twelve children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2010 after an illness. Don received his early education at Sollers Piont Jr./ Sr., High School in Baltimore County. Upon completion of high school, Don futhered his education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore former Maryland State College gradating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1964. Don plege "Kappa Alpha Psi" Fraternity, Inc. Ten Southern Gentleman on December 10, 1960. Don was a member of Arnold Air Society Benjamin O. Davis Jr. "Duck" as he was affectionly called was a two-sport letterman baseball and trackand field. The Boston Red Sox tried to recruit him as a pitcher, however, Don decided to stay in school and complete his degree. Don was not satisfied with a Bachelor's Degree and graduated from Coppin State College in 1972; Suma Cum Laude with a Master of Education Degree. Don married the late Shirley D. Haines, after a long courtship that started in elementary school, in September of 1962. From this thirty-four year union; one child was born Tanya L. Willaims. Don began his teaching career in 1964 for Baltimore City Public Schools at Thomas G. Hayes Elementary School #102, as a Phyical Education Teacher. During his tenure with the school system, he influenced many students through teaching, coaching and being a director of athletics, Don's employment was not limited to teaching, he also worked part-time at Montgomery Wards for four years and the Department of Recation and Parks for five years. Upon retirement from the school system as Director of Physical Education and Athletics and intramaural sports and a brief rest, Don returned to his love of teaching at Sojourner Douglass College as Department Chair of Human Growth and Development. Don truly enjoyed his students and colleagues and they enjoyed the seafood dished and desserts he would bring to class. While at Sojourner Douglas College; Don met, courted and fell in love with Ella Waters; who would later become his wife on September 20, 2008. Don became a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church in 1987; under the direction of Pastor Robert C. Hunt. He served on the Pastoral Search Committee as well as being a member of the Trustee Board. Don maintained his lifelong love of photography, cooking, dancing, singing, flea markets, eternal car shopping and most importantly his family. He had a sense of humor and stories that would have you laughing for hours. Don leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Ella Waters-Williams; daughter, Tonya Williams Thomas; a devoted son-in-law, Milton Thomas; stepchildren, April Bell, Sylvia Waters, Davette Kiah, David Waters III, Elizabeth Harris and Davagus and Allissa Waters; five grachildrn, Octavia, Skye, Derrick, Jalen and Jaden, fifteen step grandchildren; brothers, Levelt, Morris and Clarence, sisters, Sylvia, Louise, Maxcene, Burnelle and Linda; brothers-in-law, Leslie, Bernard, Steve and Allen; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Shirley, Stephanie and Renee'; mother-in-law, Celcelia Sanders and a longtime friend, Wayne Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, church family, friends and neighbors.