Donald Eugene Williams, age 92, of Linden, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 21, 2025.  He was born on April 6, 1933 in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Clarence Frederic and Iona (May) Williams.  He married Shirley Ann Carter on September 15, 1972.  Donald was in the Navy and a veteran of the Korean War.  He was a retired Flint Police Officer.  Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley; 4 children, Carolyn Hatch (Denny), Cherie Gresham, Diane Huber (George), and Linda Johnson (Richard); 1 daughter-in-law, Pam Williams; 6 grandchildren, Gerald Croteau, Jr. (Karrie), Travis French (Christy), Brandon French (Tabitha), Joshua Gresham (Lindsey), Chrissy Gresham (Cameron), and Annjanette French; 15 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; 1 son, David Williams; 2 sons-in-law, Donald French and Mark Gresham.  There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.  Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes - WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444