David Clyde Williams, 75 of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late Rev. C. T and Nellie Ruth (Hammond) Williams. In addition to his parents, three brothers preceded him in death; Robert E. Williams (Margaret), Jonathan and Angelo.

David graduated from E. E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, NC. He moved to Lancaster, PA shortly after graduating. He became the first African American bus driver and Union President for Red Rose Transit, where he spent over 40 years of dedicated employment.

David was an avid Green Bay Packers, Boston Celtics and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed playing all sports.

David was a wonderful father. He loved to cook and was an accomplished pastry chef. He enjoyed dressing to the nines in a suit topped off with a stylish hat. David was very dedicated to his entire family. In the years from 1967 to 2020, he never missed a Williams Family Reunion. He served as the president of his family reunion organization for many years.

He leaves to mourn and rejoice in celebration of his life: a daughter, Danyelle M. Williams (Harrisburg, PA); two sons, Brian W. Williams (Marjorie) and Leon E. Williams both of Lancaster, PA; one grandson, Andrew L. Bell of Harrisburg, PA; six sisters: Emma Jones, (Deer Park, NY), Betty McGuire, (Boston, MA), Garetha (Gail) Williams (Fayetteville, NC), Diane Thomas (Callaway, MD), Denise Williams (Fuquay-Varina, NC) and Vanessa (Michael) Loyd (Conyers, GA); four brothers: Jasper Williams (Fayetteville, NC), Dennis Williams (Fuquay-Varina, NC), Randy Williams and Claudie Toby (Corey) Williams (Sarah), both of Fayetteville, NC. He also leaves two aunts, one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Greeting of friends will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow immediately afterwards at 11:00 a.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. The officiating clergy will be his sister, Pastor Vanessa Loyd. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Kindly consider a memorial contribution to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 https://www.diabetes.org/donate