David Alan Williams
August 17, 1951 ~ January 29, 2021
David Alan Williams was welcomed into heaven on January 29, 2021. David was married to Ann Williams on August 24, 1991. David graduated with honors from University of Kanas with a degree in history where he became fluent in Mandarin Chinese. His first job out of college was working for the Governor of the State of Kansas, Robert Bennett. Later in life he went back school to get his law degree from Washburn University where he was a member of the Dean’s Society. At Martin Pringle Law Firm he was appointed partner attorney. Wayne Wallace recruited David to join the legal department at Beech Aircraft to be a corporate attorney. He continued his career as the Vice President General Counsel at Raytheon. Greg Parkhurst and David then formed their own company, Legacy Aero Group, where they were successful with aircraft brokerage. David served on the board of directors for Heartspring, Music Theatre of Wichita, and The Kansas Aviation Museum. David was loved by his wife Ann Williams, son Brent Williams daughter Emma Williams, of Wichita. His father, Clarence E. Williams, and mother, Harriet E. Williams, have preceded him in death. His brother Robert Williams and sister Ann Williams both of Bella Vista Arkansas survive him. David had a large loving family including: Erin and Drew McEwen, Elaine and Cameron Lokey, Patricia and Kolby Cornejo, Mary and Eric Fisher, Morgen Fisher, Simone and Jake Reinhardt and their daughter Poppy; Perri Fisher, Gabe Fisher; Jon and Molly Cyphert, Roc and Elizabeth Cyphert; Cappy Cyphert, Mary Jane Cyphert, Thomas Cyphert and Michael Cyphert; Erin Gray, Camden Gray, Meghan and David Plessinger and their daughters Lydia, Clara, Valerie and Caroline.
Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday February 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1215 N. Stratford Ln Wichita, KS 67206. Services will be Live Streamed through St. Thomas' YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/stthomaswichita
Memorials for David Williams have been set up at Good Shepherd Hospice and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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Sending thoughts, prayers and love to you and your entire family ❤️ Becky & Roger Turner
Hello Ann, I’m sorry to hear of David’s passing. I was thankful he came to his cousin Judy’s funeral in 2018. This carries a bundle of sympathy and love to you from cousin Dica Lee Williams Chipperfield.
A real gentle man. I am glad he was a part of my work life many years ago.
Dear Ann, So sorry to hear of the passing of David. We will not be able to attend the funeral but you and your family will be in our prayers. All the Hughey family send our condolences. Bob Hughey
Ann and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dave He was such a nice and kind person. I know there are huge holes in your hearts right now. May they be filled with wonderful memories and the love and generosity of all who love you. Kathy Haines
Sincere condolences to David’s entire family. Many fond memories of him from our high school days in Scott City. He was a real gem.
Ann, my prayers to you and your family with David’s passing. He was a joy to work for at Raytheon. He was kind, funny and enjoyable to work with. May your memories and God’s love help you during this difficult time.
David was my cousin. A good man. Great memories of childhood family gatherings in Neadosha Kansas. Heavens gain our loss. Mark Williams, Owasso, Oklahoma
Ann, Emma & Brent – Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David was a generous, thoughtful and welcoming man. May God surround you with love and comfort during this time. The DeWalt’s – Lyle, Carla, Henry and Liesel
Dear Ann and Family, I was so sorry to hear of David’s passing. As recently as last year we were talking with Greg about a possible aircraft deal. David was a special friend who always went out of his way to help us get deals accomplished. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered. My sincere condolences, Corky Lindstrom
Hi family of David, especially brother Bob “Woody” Williams. This is Mic Houghton, classmate at RHS ’67 and I remember David pretty well. Those were good years for us but you left too soon!! So good to read about David’s life and family…hope your memories are a blessing. I see you might be in Bella Vista, AR, my friend Rudy Haun’s parents retired there and loved it. Mic and Rosemary (Bocquin) Houghton, Green Valley, AZ.