David Williams

David Williams, 69, died early Monday, January 18, 2010 at his residence. He was founder of Williams, Overman, Pierce CPA firm with offices in Greensboro and Raleigh.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., Mr. Williams was born on December 25, 1940. David graduated and received his BBA degree from Wake Forest College. He initially practiced accounting with Peat Marwick and Mitchell CPA firm in Greensboro. Shortly thereafter establishing his own CPA firm.

Mr. Williams was an active member of the CPA Profession including President of the North Carolina Association of CPAs.

During 1974 David served as the General Chairman of the Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament. He was a member of the Green Coat Club and the Jaycee Old Timers serving in many leadership positions. Mr. Williams was actively involved in the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro Kiwanis Club, and is a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Williams was honored to serve on the Advisors Council for the Wake Forest School of Business and Accountancy.

Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Nancy Coggins Williams, of the home; one son Dr. Brian Williams D.D.S. of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Dr. Ben Williams and sister-in-law Pat Williams of Burlington; sister Sarah Williams of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law Rachel Williams of Rocky Mount; and his loving nieces and nephews, his very special Swedish daughter Karin Samengard Boberg of Stockholm, Sweden; and his beloved dog "Murphy".

David was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin David Williams, mother Lettie Dawes Williams, and brother Orville Williams all of Rocky Mount, N.C.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401 or the Salvation Army at 1311 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, N.C. 27403 or to donors choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisand dick.com.