Donnie Lee Williams, 81, of Wirtz, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born August 3, 1939 the son of the late Richard Palmer Williams and Verna Elizabeth Easter Williams. Surviving are his wife, Elfriede Monika Williams; three children, Garrett Williams (Erma), Steven Williams (Rhonda), Michele Flippo (David); five grandchildren, Lauren Flippo, Garrett Lee Williams, Jr. , Emily Fritz (Lucas), Tyler Williams (Anna), Maddie DeBord (Matt); two great grandchildren, Cooper and Campbell DeBord; sister, Arneta Austin-Duff; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Franklin Memorial Park with Pastor Randy Sawyers officiating. Military honors will be by the United States Army Honor Guard. We will be following the guidelines concerning social distancing and face masks due to the mandates placed by the Governor of Virginia. In lieu of flowers please make donations to either Franklin County Public Safety, 1488 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or V A Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153 . Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 62 Virginia Market Place Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 334-5151