David Essex Williams

David Essex Williams was born on Tuesday, August 1, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Joseph Young Williams, Jr., and Marie Wallace Williams. He was the fourth of many children. He left this mortal life on Monday, September 18, 2017, 10:20 a.m. at the age of 73. David was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie, his sisters, Marion, Annie, and Audrey Alexander, and his brothers, Herbert and Alvin. Dave, as he was affectionately known, was baptized at an early age at Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church and rededicated his life in 2015. He was educated in the New Orleans Parish School System at Thomy Lafon Elementary School, Carter G. Woodson Jr. High School, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in June of 1964. He was a member of numerous social organizations around the New Orleans area. Dave was an avid lover of animals and a jack of all trades: mechanic, carpenter, hunter and fisherman, builder of model trains, cook, artist, and cars, including building a white on white 1970’s Grand Prix. David was also very resourceful he worked in many industries: the railroad system, an animal hospital, restaurants, food cold storage, and construction. Those who know Dave, knew he was the life of the party – music, games, fun, Western “shoot’em ups”, beverages and good food. His creed was always, if you can catch it, he can cook it. He married Barbara Ann Curley on Saturday, April 25, 1970; to that union was born their only child, a daughter, Danielle Elizabeth Williams. He leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Danielle Williams of McKinney, TX, his sisters, Lucille McClain of New Orleans, LA, Eugenia Chambers of LaPlace, LA, Thelma George (Paul Sr.) of Kenner, LA, and Regina Doston of Poplarville, MS, his brothers, Joseph III (Deborah) of Anchorage, AK, James Sr. (Kim) of Slidell, LA, Robert Sr. (Charlene) of Kenner, LA, Harold Sr. of Natalbany, LA, and Cubby Doston of Poplarville, MS, his sisters-in-law, Claudette Dotson of New Orleans, LA and Yvonne Gibson (Quincy) of New Orleans, LA, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. A repast will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 2 p.m. in LaPlace, LA. Please contact the family for details.