Donald R. Williams, 86 of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1940 in Glade, Arkansas he was the son of the late Ora and Lorena (Rose) Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L Hart and daughter Suzanne Williams, and survived by his three sons: Jeffery (Nancy Hatfield) Williams, Gregory (Rachel) Williams, Eric (Ana) Williams and eight grandchildren: Danielle (Gary Ogle) Williams, Jonathan Williams, Zachary Williams, Nicolas Williams, Julia Williams, Emily Williams, Wyatt Williams, Maya Williams and his one great-grandson, Jack Ogle. Donald was a very proud veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as Senior Master Sergeant. He also devoted 20 years to Army Civil Service at Fort Monroe before retiring in 2003. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.