Louis Williams' Obituary
Louis Williams 92, of Tacoma passed away peacefully March 9, 2023. Louis was a retired educator and Army (Colonel) veteran. Louis is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Ida Williams, his son’s Reginald (Theresa) , Ronald (Debra) , Raynard (Deneen) of Tacoma, Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father James Williams and mother Priscilla Williams. Louis was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He spent most of his life in the Tacoma area after Army active duty, completing his master’s degree at Pacific Lutheran University and service in the United States Army Reserve. Louis enjoyed traveling upon retiring; along with spending time reading and studying history and sharing his experiences with his grandchildren and family. A public viewing for Louis will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA, March 29 and March 30 from 10:00am-4:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be sent to the Alpha Phi Alpha scholarship program and/or the Shiloh Baptist church education fund. Remembrances may be shared at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.
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