Fredrick Dalton Williams Sr.

Fredrick Dalton Williams Sr. (Jack),84, of Hopewell, VA. Passed away on July 15, 2019. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of Charles J. Williams and Ruby Marie Williams. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Disputanta High School in 1953 and served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He owned and operated Phillip 66 in Hopewell, VA for approximately 15 years. After the service station business he was employed with Hercules for many years and retired as a maintenance foreman. He was a long time member of Sycamore United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Quiet Birds Flying Association Richmond Chapter as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge 115 Prince George, Va. He was a 50 plus year past grand master of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid aviator who built a fully acrobatic biplane in the late 1970s. Jack also had a passion for the game of golf. He belonged to many golf leagues and really enjoyed the sport. Jack was known for volunteering for many mission trips associated with the church. He is survived by his wife, Dalphna, of 62 years; his son, Fredrick Dalton Williams, Jr. (Dale); daughter-in-law, Lisa Williams; daughter, Dinah Hall, and son-in-law, Mike Hall; granddaughters, Mallory Duquette (Fred), Savannah Williams, and Cassidy Williams; siblings, Charles J. Williams, Charlotte Garrett, Gwendolynn Williams, and Frank Williams (Teri) all of Prince George, VA. He is survived also by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Funeral will be held July 19, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .