On March 15^th, 2023, Dee Thomas Williams, loving father and friend, passed away at the age of seventy-seven. Dee was born to Archie Daniel Williams and Ruth W. (Ott) Williams in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of twenty-three Dee was drafted into the US Army where he served his time in Alaska. After his service he spent time with his family in Washington before moving to Montrose, CO in 1972. Dee was later married and had two sons.

Dee retired from the US Postal Service after decades of service, finishing his career as Post Master in Cimarron, CO. Dee enjoyed many things in life; hunting, fishing, farming, horse racing, classic cars and casinos. His greatest memories came from his time fishing for salmon in the ocean and all of his hunting adventures with family and friends.

Dee is survived by his sons Robert (Ranae) Williams and Richard Williams from Montrose, CO. His sister Marion Mayer, her children and her grandchildren from Washington.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Turn of the Century Saloon – 121 N. 4^th Street, Montrose, CO on April 15^th at 2:00pm. Crippin Funeral Home is assisting the family and can be reached at 970-249-2121.