Shawn Isaac Williams, former Cape lacrosse star
Shawn Isaac Williams, 44, of Rehoboth Beach, was born to Jesse and Irene (Jeanette) Peterson Nov. 20, 1972. He departed this life Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at home with his fiancé Kelly Joseph.
Shawn graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1991. He briefly attended Delaware State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Shawn aka "Superman," was an avid lover of lacrosse. During his senior year he was MVP of Cape Henlopen’s lacrosse team, as well as MVP of the 1991 Blue and Gold all-star game. After his playing career was over he made the natural transition into coaching, where he coached at every level of the sport. Shawn used his experience and knowledge of the sport to reach and mentor young boys and girls in the area.
Shawn was a true family man. His daughter Tatum Travis was the joy of his life. There was nothing in the world he wouldn't do for her. It was not uncommon to see Shawn and Tatum on a daughter-daddy date. You could always find Shawn passing life lessons to his younger cousins. His friends were just as important to him as his family. He enjoyed eating and hanging out with his friends. Hosting football and beer parties at his house on Sundays quickly became a community event.
Shawn was a lifelong member of Israel United Methodist Church, where he served in the Youth and Throwback Youth choirs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Lucille (Irene) Williams; and his two aunts, Betty Gooch and Dolore Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories Jesse and Irene (Jeanette) Peterson, Georgetown; his daughter, Tatum Travis of Dover; his twin brother Shawniel Williams of Baltimore, Md.; his loving fiancé Kelly Joseph of Rehoboth; his godson Malcolm Mapp of Philadelphia, Pa.; four aunts, Lewanda (Henry) Wright, Buffalo, N.Y., Evelyn (Melvin) Stanley of Seaford, Alice (Greg) Freeman and Bonnie Hatton of Millsboro; uncles, Earl Williams of Dover, Eugene (Carolyn) Williams, Ronnie Taylor of Dallas, Texas, and Jimmy (Wanda) Peterson; along with a host of cousins and family and friends.
Viewing will be held Friday, Nov. 25, at Israel United Methodist Church, 20254 Plantation Road, Lewes. Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mount Joy Road, Millsboro, at noon. Family and friends may call two hours prior to service.
Letters of condolence may be sent and guest book signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com.
Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro.
