Donald Lane Williams

Donald “Uncle Don” Lane Williams, age 65, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on November 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas Williams, Sr. and Lucille Taylor Williams. He was also preceded in death by his beloved mother-in-law, Dorothy Cooper Brown and father-in-law, Thurman Brown; his sisters, Cleo Matthews, Margaret Ellis, Shirley Proctor and Rachel Williams; his brothers, C.T., J.D., Phillip, Glenn, Milton, and Aaron Williams; his brothers-in-law, Cecil Matthews and Ed Ellis; and his sisters-in-law, Margaret and Louise Williams.

Don was a member of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church of Raleigh, where he was baptized as a young man. He began a 40-year career at Coastal Wrecker Service with E.J. Tucker in Rocky Mount and, for many years, managed Coastal Wrecker of Wilson. Don established Uncle Don’s Mobile DJ and spent many years providing music and entertainment for weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations. He played at the weddings of many couples and, in later years, at the weddings of their children. In addition to family, he is survived by so many friends that he couldn’t even count them, but he could count on them. He loved them and they loved him back. Don’s memory will live on in the hearts of countless individuals in Rocky Mount and beyond. He touched lives and left an unforgettable impression on people. Don was one of a kind, a legend in his own time.

Don is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jenelle Brown Williams; his son, Thomas Lee Williams; his grandson, Ethan Williams; his granddaughters, Ryleigh Williams and Collier Southerland; and beloved feline companion, Buddy. He is also survived by one sister, Nancy Ellis and husband, Bobby, of Rocky Mount; one brother, Dr. J. Oliver Williams and wife, Julia, of Raleigh; one brother-in-love, Phil Ellis and wife, Jan Goode, of Florence, AL; three sisters-in-law, Peggy Williams, of Rocky Mount, Patsy Williams of Cary, and Susie Kall, of Raleigh; one brother-in-law, James Proctor of Belews Creek; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Uncle Don’s life on his 66th birthday will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Lutrell Spell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:30 PM to 3:15 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don’s memory to Fountain of Life Church of God of Prophecy, PO Box 4109, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.