Ted M. Williams

Theron “Ted” Michael Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Ted was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Theron and Jean (Hughes) Williams on May 7, 1947. After graduating from the University of Nebraska he married Mary Kay in 1969. Ted served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star, and continued his service in the National Guard through 1991, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Ted continued his education at Creighton University, earning his M.B.A.

Professionally, Ted worked in health insurance with a successful career that took the family from Omaha to Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois and back to Minnesota before retiring to Delaware.

Ted was proud of his family and a fantastic father to his sons Kevin and Patrick. Time spent with his four grandchildren was Ted’s greatest joy. Ted also loved riding the Peloton and running, having completed several marathons across the country, with his favorite being the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, D.C.

After moving to Delaware in 2014, Ted and Mary Kay enjoyed being involved together in the local community.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Kay Williams; his two sons Kevin (Nina) Williams, Patrick (Karen) Williams; four grandchildren, Maxwell Williams, Nicholas Williams, Alexander Williams and Lucy Williams.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. A time of visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 and the service will begin at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd. Milford, DE, 19963.