Joseph Darnell

Williams

Joseph Darnell Williams, lovingly known as "PeeWee", was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 4, 1972 to Karen Leonard Williams and Joseph W. Williams. He departed this life unexpectedly on October 13, 2025 at his home.

Joseph was educated in Toledo Public Schools graduating from Scott High in 1990. He was employed for many years at Northwest Ohio Developmental Center "N.O.D.C." working in Transportation and Maintenance.

PeeWee loved to watch sports and his favorite teams were: The Dallas Cowboys, The Boston Celtics and The Michigan Wolverines. When relaxing he would often listen to R&B, HipHop and Gospel music.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Williams; grandparents, William and Mae Leonard, Josephus and Jean Williams; uncles and aunts: Thomas, Eugene and Bill Williams, Doreen Jones, Darlene and Rose Williams.

Cherishing many memories are his mother, Karen Williams; his brother, Vennrell A. Dowell "Sean"; cousins like siblings, Dale Jones and Syrita Vaughn; uncles: Barry (Stephanie) Howard, DeWayne and David Williams and many other loving relatives and very special friends.