Mr. Dennis O'Keith Williams was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 9, 1955. He departed this life on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born to the late Mrs. Gladys Louise Williams Stephens and the late Mr. Aggie Sales. His stepfather was the late Mr. Jerry Walter Stephens, Sr. of Winston-Salem, NC.

Dennis was also reared in the home of his grandparents, the late Mr. Pilot Williams and Mrs. Marie Williams. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ophelia Caston Chadwick of Durham, NC and his brother, Mr. Jerry Stephens, Jr.

Dennis was raised and taught about Christ from birth at the Second New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. W.O. Terry in Winston-Salem, NC. He served on the choir and the usher board. Later in life Dennis attended and joined the Friendship Baptist Church where he was an active member until his health declined.

Dennis was educated in the Winston-Salem County School System and graduated from Parkland High School in 1974. He served his country via the U.S. Army and afterwards he was employed as a counselor at Insight Services, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dennis loved life and loved fishing! He was known as, "Mr. Fisherman."

He leaves to cherish many wonderful memories his wife, Vanessa Vinson Williams; his daughter, Ms. Daphne C. Gainey; one grandson, Master Darian Gist, Jr.; one sister, Ms. Maria Stephens; two brothers, Mr. Dewin M. Williams and Mr. Pilot L. Stephens; one sister-in-love, Mrs. Audrey L. Stephens; three nephews; three nieces; fourteen great-nieces and nephews; a stepson, Ray Robinson; a stepdaughter, Hope Vinson; grandchildren of the home, Diamond and Makyrah Vinson; four step great-grandchildren, all of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Mr. Williams will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Greater Higher Ground, 1354 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.