Michael Guy "Wilbur" Williams

Michael Guy Williams “Wilbur” was born on a naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 29, 1954. Mike was raised on the Des Moines Southside. As a kid, he was an All-star Baseball player. He was a home run record holder at South Des Moines. Mike attended St. Anthony’s, Weeks Junior High, and Lincoln High Schools. In his late teens, Mike left Des Moines to see the USA and Mexico. He returned to Des Moines in 2003 and married Carol Tiernan (Powell) and started a very successful paint business – Williams Painting.

Mike’s pride and joy was his granddaughter, Alexis AnnaLee Tiernan, “His Boss”. William Tiernan, Andrea Tiernan, and Nick Tiernan were all loved by Mike like they were his own children. He also loved his grandsons, Conley Tiernan and Rory Tiernan. Mike is also survived by his sister, Kim and brother-in-law, Dave Ohara; sister, JoAnn and brother-in-law, David Leach; sister, Diana Horn; and many nieces and nephews.

Mike was a member of Southside Cares and loved to play golf, which was his real passion. He loved his Monday, Wednesday, and Friday golf buddies. Mike fulfilled a bucket list accomplishment by going with William to the US Tennis Open, and seeing New York City. They did it all while in New York! Mike loved watching all sports on his beloved big screen and much as he loved playing golf.

Mike passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the age of 67 after battling cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Williams; father, Jim Williams; aunt, Sister Dorothy Bartels RSHM.

There will be a public celebration of life from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A private family graveside service will take place at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Southside Cares.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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