A member of The Williams Brothers, Don Williams, died at the age of 100 due to a natural cause of death. Moreover, he died at his home in Branson, Missouri. Other than that, he was the last surviving member of The Williams Brothers.

Who Is Don Williams? Wikipedia & Parents Details

Don Williams (born on 9 October 1922, age: 100 years old) was the last surviving member of The Williams Brothers' singing quartet. Moreover, the group performed on radio stations in Iowa, Chicago, and Cincinnati. Other than that, Williams found fame alongside his siblings in the popular musical group, performing on the radio and in movies.

Don Williams was born to his father, Jay Williams, and his mother, Florence Williams, in Wall Lake, Iowa. Moreover, her father was a railway worker, who arranged for Don and his brothers. Meanwhile, there is no information about his mother. Don Williams grew up in Wall Lake, Iowa along with his four brothers, Robert Finley Williams, Andy Williams, Dick Williams, and Gilbert Williams, and one sister, Louisa Daniels. Moreover, he formed the group with his brothers Bob, Andy, and Dick.

Don Williams used to enjoy his birthday cake on 9 October every year with his close ones. Moreover, he was born Donald Jay Williams on 9 October 1922, which makes him 100 years old at the time of his death on 30 December 2022. Looking at his date of birth, he has Libra as his zodiac or star sign. As he was born in Wall Lake, Iowa, he held American nationality. Moreover, she came from a family of white ethnicity and followed Christianity as his religion.

There is no information about his educational background, but records show that he was a high school graduate. At the time of his death, he had a height of 6 feet and 2 inches with a decent weight.

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Don Williams Married Life

Don Williams was a married man at the time of his death. He had been married to his wife, Jeanne Williams, for 41 years. There isn't much information about his married life available in the public media.

Don Williams was previously married to Marilyn Dykstra on 31 May 1958. However, their marriage didn't work out, and eventually separated from each other. As per records, the couple had twin sons, David and Andy. Moreover, his two sons also recorded their songs as the Williams Brothers in the 1990s.

Don Williams Career & Net Worth Insights

Don Williams used to work in the mornings on their own live radio show in Des Moines, Iowa. Moreover, Don along with his brother performed on stations in Chicago and Cincinnati. He was backed up by Crosby and teamed up with Thompson. Don along with his brothers appeared in the musicals Janie (1944), Kansas City Kitty (1944), Something in the Wind (1947), and Ladies’ Man (1947).

Moreover, Don appeared on a 1956 episode of Playhouse 90 and headlined at the Tropicana hotel. Eventually, he became an agent and manager to his clients like  Ray Stevens and Roger Miller. Other than that he had taken part in World War II as he had served in U.S. Merchant Marine.

After over a half-century-long career, Don Williams had an estimated net worth of $10 million approximately at the time of his death. On his honor, there is Don Williams County Park, a recreation area in Boone County, Iowa.

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