David Thomas Williams obituary of Parc Wern, Skewen, passed away peacefully on 18 June 2026 at the age of 87. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished Bampa and respected member of the local bowls community, David was known for his thoughtful, kind and considerate nature, along with the sense of humour that brightened the lives of those around him.
Throughout his life, he placed family first while also building lifelong friendships through the sport he loved. His warmth, generosity and quiet character earned him the respect of everyone who knew him.
While his passing brings great sadness, his loved ones also celebrate a life filled with friendship, family and community spirit.
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David Thomas Williams Obituary: Quick Facts Box
- Full Name: David Thomas Williams
- Residence: Parc Wern, Skewen, Neath
- Passed Away: 18 June 2026
- Age: 87
- Wife: Marion Williams (late)
- Children: Martin, Norman Maldwyn and David
- Grandchildren: Eight
- Great-Grandchildren: Seven
- Known For: Lifelong bowls player
- Funeral Venue: Margam Crematorium
A Man Remembered for His Kindness and Humour
Family members describe David using four simple words: thoughtful, kind, considerate and funny. These qualities defined how he lived his life, whether spending time with loved ones or enjoying the friendships he built through bowls.
A Lifetime on the Bowls Green
David’s notice opens not with his family, but with his clubs: Ex Skewen, Tick-Tock and Earlswood Bowls Clubs. That ordering matters. For a man who spent decades on the green, bowls was not a pastime tucked into retirement. It was a thread that ran through his entire adult life.
Across three different clubs, David will have built friendships measured in decades, not years. The kind of community that knows exactly how someone takes their tea, exactly how they bowl under pressure, and exactly what kind of person they are when the match is close.
Thoughtful, Kind, Considerate and Funny
David’s family chose four words to describe him directly: thoughtful, kind, considerate and funny. It is rare for an obituary to include a character description this specific. And rarer still for it to feel so completely earned by everything else in the notice.
He was a caring person, always putting others first, and his family make clear that this was not an occasional quality but a defining one. David always put his family first, and took great pleasure simply in spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
David Williams’ Family Legacy
Devoted Husband of the Late Marion
David was the much-loved husband of the late Marion Williams. Their marriage was the foundation of a family that grew, over the decades, into something genuinely large and close.
Father and Father-in-Law
He was the loving father of Martin, Norman Maldwyn and David, and the wonderful father-in-law of Jacqueline, Sahra and Michelle. Three sons and three daughters-in-law who clearly valued him as much as his own children did.
A Cherished Bampa
As dad and Bampa to Christopher, Jerry, Stacey, Jesca, Stephen, Levi, Emily and Chloe, David held the role that, by his family’s own account, brought him his greatest pleasure.
Great-Grandfather of Seven
He was the much-loved great-grandfather of Ella-Rose, Ralphi, Florie, Carys, Kian, Indie and Raya, seven great-grandchildren who got to know a man still finding joy in family at 87.
Funeral Service Details
Margam Crematorium: 11:15 AM
The funeral service for David Thomas Williams will take place at Margam Crematorium on Friday, 3 July 2026 at 11:15 AM. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects.
Funeral Enquiries
Les Davies Independent Funeral Directors: Neath Funeral Home
Main Road, Cadoxton, Neath, SA10 8AP
Tel: 01639 642945
David Williams: Terribly Missed, Fondly Remembered
David Thomas Williams leaves behind a family enriched by his kindness, generosity and unwavering love. As a devoted husband, loving father, cherished Bampa and proud great-grandfather, he created a legacy that will continue through the generations he loved so dearly.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by everyone fortunate enough to know him.
To read more tributes from across the area, visit the Neath obituaries Swansea Evening Post, the community’s home for remembrance.
Rest in peace, David — devoted husband of Marion, loving Dad, and the Bampa your family will always remember with a smile.