Otha Donald McWilliams
Born: October 16th, 1937
Died: March 6th, 2019
Obituary
Obituary for Otha Donald "Fats" McWilliams
DOB: October 16, 1937 Tuscola, Texas
Father: Joe Monroe McWilliams
Mother: Benita Black
Marriage: May 26, 1956 Shafter, CA with Rose Ann Myers
Work: Turning Point Rehabilitation/maintenance
He is survived by his wife Rose McWilliams, the love of his life for 62 years.
Daughter Kathy Ann Noble and son Gregory Donald McWilliams. Grandchildren Tommy Noble, Kayla Noble-Thompson, Gregory, Shawnel, Nick, Brittany, Noah, Ashley, Cody,… Eddie McWilliams. Many great grandchildren. Sister LaVern Crawford. Many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death- His mother Benita, Father Joe, brothers Drennon and Olin McWilliams, sisters Cleda, Jessie Lee, Jonell, and Genieva. Son-in-Law Tommy Noble Sr.
He was a member of Trinity Life Chapel, which he became a deacon. He loved his church family. He would bring the prisoners from Turning Point to the Wednesday night service so they could give their life to Jesus. He was a very giving man who enjoyed feeding the homeless and people in need. His door was always open to everyone. His life revolved around his family and friends. His wife was his world, his children, and great grandchildren. His number one thing was taking them all to Hart Park to feed the ducks. He was one of eight children which they all grew up very close together.
Grandpa/papa would always say “I love my papa, and my papa loves me beep-beep.”
His grandkids and great-grandkids would sing that song back and forth with him.
Viewing will be held on March 14, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Peters Funeral Home, 844 E Lerdo Hwy, Shafter, CA 93263. Services will be held on March 15, 2019, @ 11:00 am, Trinity Life Chapel, 5721 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308. As followed to Graveside Shafter Cemetery, 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, CA 93263.