Willie "Pete" Williams

Pete Williams was the oldest son of single mother Marjorie Demps and father Willie R. Williams, II born in Homestead, Florida on February 5, 1956. He passed away silently and in comfort at Heart to Heart Hospice on June 28, 2023. In 1969, Marjorie moved to Owensboro, Kentucky with her children Pete, Len & Ava. He attended Pine Villa Elementary School in Gould’s, Florida, and then Estes Junior High School upon relocating to Owensboro, Kentucky. Pete was an incredible athlete and showed promise as a quarterback. Pete then attended Owensboro High School, where he blossomed into the starting quarterback position at Owensboro High School. He was the first black quarterback to lead the Red Devils. He received several offers to play at the collegiate level. Instead, he chose to marry his late wife Gwendolyn “Gwennie” L. Greenfield and raise his son Peter. Later, they were blessed with their second son, Justin.
Pete’s work life began at W.R. Grace from 1974-1998. He worked there for several years before moving to Aleris Commonwealth until retiring in December 2012. He was definitely a hard worker and, over time, developed many interests. He had a mechanical mind but also was a history buff, but he was most known for his wicked sense of humor and being funny and his brilliant mind. His favorite pastimes included barbequing, sports, and keeping his home and yard immaculate. Pete was baptized at Center Street Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. Later, he joined New Hope Baptist Church with the love of his life, Sherri. And finally, they joined Greater Hope Christian Church.
Meeting him in glory is his mother Marjorie Demps, grandparents J.D. & Mamie Demps aunt & uncles Mary Elizabeth Demps, J.L. Demps, Tommie Lee Demps, nephew Kemuel Demps. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife Sherri E. Newman-Williams, father Willie R. Williams II, aunt Mary Ellen Mays, uncle Bennie Demps, Sr., siblings Ava Renae Demps, Leonardo “Len” Harris, Tyrone C. Williams (Allie), Carlene Green, Brenda Davis (Clarence), Lashelle Williams. His legacy will continue through his sons Peter Williams, Justin Williams, nieces and nephews Kimberly Janine McNary (Brandon) Aisha Remi Lia Campbell (Orlando), Khandrel Perry, Kaleb McNary, Kimiyah McNary, grandchildren Alai’ja Williams, Justin Williams, Jr., Jakaila Williams, Ivy Williams, great nephews: Kamani & Kai Campbell, and many cousins relatives, loved ones, and friends.