Resident of Pittsburg

In Loving Memory of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Will Williams, passed away on December 21, 2024 at the age of 89. Born asOren Reginald Williams on June 9, 1935, in Mississippi City, Mississippi to Mildred Jewel Swetman and Oren Reginald Williams, who preceded him in death. His childhood was spent mostly in the rural town of Boron, CA.

Following a stint in the military, Will embarked on an eventful decade filled with many different adventures, locations, relationships, and jobs. In 1970, he married Cindy (Oleari) Williams and built their life together over the next 54 years, passing within a month of her. Together they started a restaurant, founded the trucking company Will-Cin Transportation, became property managers, and finished out their careers as co-managers of Delta Hawaii.

Will will be remembered most for his storytelling, a talent that brought much laughter and joy to all those who were lucky enough to hear his stories. The myriad of life experiences, encounters, and relationships provided him with awealth of material for his tales, which he told with unmatched exuberance & humor. Some of his most beloved &well-known stories were of his victories in the ring as a boxer, life lessons learned with Uncle T-boy and Aunt Rosa, and tales of life onthe road behind the wheel of his Peterbilt. His passions beyond his stories included a soft spot for animals and a deep love of clean laundry.

Will is survived by his children Debra Wood, Sharon Henry, Kristi Wyles, Greg Beasley, Gary Beasley, Tracy Williams, Jewel Lukens and Jon Williams, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Hans Williams and sisters Kathie Williams & Belinda Vickers. At his request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to East Bay Hospice. The family invites you to share a story and a laugh with those close to you to honor the memory of a man who brought joy to others through so many of his own.