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We’re going to miss our Dad more than words can say. His presence, his love for family, and yes, the crazy stories he could tell that always turned into lessons or laughter. He loved hard, supported his family faithfully, and left an imprint on everyone who knew him.

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Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mr. Leon "Newt" Williams, affectionately known to many as Newt, Uncle Leon or Dea. Williams or just Leon. Born on the 16th of July, 1944, he departed from this world on February 15, 2026.

A man known for his power to light up a room with his humor and charm, Leon lived a lifetime devoted to his loved ones and spent …

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What were Leon's favorite ways to spend free time?
Watching tv or talking on the phone to family and friends.
Watching tv or talking on the phone to family and friends.
Watching tv or talking on the phone to family and friends.
What were Leon's favorite games to play?
He loved checkers
He loved checkers
He loved checkers
What were Leon's favorite sports teams?
The Washington Redskins (Commanders)
The Washington Redskins (Commanders)
The Washington Redskins (Commanders)
What were Leon's favorite books?
He loved reading all his certificates and awards he won for Internal Revenue.
He loved reading all his certificates and awards he won for Internal Revenue.
He loved reading all his certificates and awards he won for Internal Revenue.

Timeline

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Born

July 16th, 1944
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Got married to Essie Williams

May 14th, 1971
Henderson, NC
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Passed away

February 15th, 2026
Washington D.C., DC

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Maryland National Memorial

13300 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
Paradise Mortuary
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Paradise Mortuary

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