LELAND — Edward Dean Williams 72, of Leland, North Carolina, passed on April 1, 2026, at his residence.
Ed was born, September 20, 1953, in Dover, NJ; son of the late, Edward Albert Williams and Carmella Feneck Williams. He worked for the Federal Government at the Picatinny Arsenal as a Product Quality Management Team Lead – Artillery Ammunition until his retirement. Ed was an avid outdoorsman and was loved deeply as a father and grandfather.
He is survived by his children, Edward Williams (Sara) of Henderson, NV, Jill Garris (Marty) of Southport, NC and Jeffrey Williams (Cassie) of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Austin Strohe, Kyle Williams, Cam Garris and Addie Williams; sister, Donna Whittam of Dover, NJ; niece, Joy Lia of Mendham, NJ and nephew, Steve Gorog of Albany, CA.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.
