Dennis Dale Williams

Mount Holly, NC Dennis Dale Williams, age 72, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born February 2, 1940 in Gaston County, son of the late Fonte Leroy and Helen Lazenby Williams. Mr. Williams was a retired owner of Williams Automotive for thirty plus years. He was a long time member of Charlotte Moose Lodge #1113 where he was past Governor and Administrator. Dennis was an avid NASCAR fan, master engine builder and competitor in the racing field. A celebration of his life will be held 6 pm on Friday at Charlotte Moose Lodge #1113, officiated by Rev. James Wilbanks and Pastor Troy Beaver. The family will receive friends after the service at the lodge. He is survived by: his loving wife of forty two years, Diane Scott Williams; sons, Robert Dale Williams and wife, Rhonda of Mint Hill, Kevin Scott Williams and fiancee`, Lorie Armstrong of Denver, NC, Joshua Parks Williams and wife, Maria of Mount Holly; daughters, Trina Lafftery of Greer, SC, Lisa Crotts and husband, Jessie of Cherryville; numerous special grandkids and great grandkids; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: daughters, Teresa and Tammy Williams; brother, Danny Williams; sister, Wanda Wilbanks. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, NC Region, 4819 Park Rd., Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209-3842, American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St. Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28202, American Diabeter Association, 111 South Church St., Suite 336 M. Charlotte, NC 28202 or Moose Charities International, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 670530. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com