Steven Williams

On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Steve Williams, loving husband and father of one daughter, passed away at the age of 50. Steve was born February 23, 1974 in Decatur, GA to Emory and Laura (Morgan) Williams. Steve enlisted in the Navy on January 18th, 1995, and completed a successful 30-year military career. On July 10, 1998, he married Tina VerBruggen Williams in Jacksonville, FL. Together they raised one daughter, Tiffany Elizabeth. Steve completed many schools and assignments through a 30-year career in service to his country including multiple tours at sea, three boots-on-the-ground deployments to Iraq, and two tours at Recruit Training Command. During that time, he advanced to Chief Electronics Technician in 2003, Senior Chief in 2011, and Master Chief in April 2016. In February 2022, he transferred to Surface Combat Systems Training Command, Great Lakes, where he held the position of Command Master Chief. Anyone who knew Steve personally or professionally knew that nothing mattered to him more than Tina and Tiffany. Steve had a passion for gardening, and much of his time was spent outside tending to his yard. Steve was also a “Cat Dad” and loved nothing more than hanging out with his cat Eddie, at the computer in his office after a long day. But, most of all Steve loved spending time with his wife and daughter at home. Whether that time was spent on the front porch sitting in the rocking chairs and talking about the day or sitting in the backyard soaking up the long days of summer talking about the future and how excited he was to start the next chapter of our lives. Steve was known for his quick wit, beautiful blue eyes, being soft spoken, and showing kindness and compassion towards all those he met. Steve holds an Associate in Arts degree from Coastline Community College. Steve received many personal awards during his military career, including the Navy Commendation Medal (5), the Navy Achievement Medal (2), and various unit, campaign, and service awards. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Emory Williams. He is survived by his wife Tina, his daughter Tiffany, his mother Laura Williams, his sister Debbie Reynolds, his brother David Williams, his nephew Brian Harper, and his niece Amanda Vance. Visitation will be 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Ringa Funeral Home in Lake Villa, IL. A funeral service will begin on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will take place privately after the service.

Steven Williams

February 23, 1974 - July 17, 2024

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