Philip Williams Obituary Philip "Dean" Williams, 72, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 9:52 P.M. at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa. Dean Williams was born on March 19, 1932 in Chili Township, Illinois. He was the son of Kenneth F. and Grace Pauline Thornton Williams. He married Clarita Langston on November 19, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa. She preceded him in death on March 28, 2002. He served overseas with the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Wisconsin during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed at Montgomery Ward, Chanen's Auto Supply in Keokuk and Hamilton for a number of years, and was then employed at Wal-Mart for over ten years. He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, American Legion Post #41, and V.F.W. Post # 3508. He enjoyed sitting by the river, and gathering with friends at McDonalds and the American Legion Hall. He attended area trap shoots, enjoyed fastpitch softball, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Survivors include two sons, David L. Williams of Keokuk, Iowa and Mark D. Williams and fianc Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Philip "Dean" Williams Plant a tree in memory of Philip