David "Dk" Williams Jr.

David Kent (D.K.) Williams Jr, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021, days after celebrating his 55th birthday. He is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel, and survived by his parents, David and Robin Williams, children Kylie Williams and Steven Bugg and his three sons, much-loved partner, Mailyn Salabarria, and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He departed too soon, but we rejoice in his Christian life. We rejoice in his integrity. We rejoice in his full embrace of the principles of Liberty.

An erudite academic and student of life, Dave attended primary schools in Fort Collins, Colorado, Charlottesville, Virginia, and Mobile, Alabama, and then high school in North Kingstown, RI, where he played basketball and was a state track-champion in the 400-meter event. Dave was always keen on running for office, making his first foray into campaigning with a successful bid for sophomore class president, ultimately becoming student-body president his senior year. Dave was in a runoff for Governor in North Carolina’s Boys State program, and in 1983, he earned the prestigious North Carolina Youth Ambassador designation from the Hugh O’Brien Foundation. His dedication to effectively representing his classmates likely contributed to his winning the yearbook designations “most likely to succeed,” and “most dependable.” Dave’s academic and leadership exploits in high school earned him the prestigious Morehead Scholarship to the University of North Carolina.

Dave graduated from UNC—Chapel Hill in 1989 with degrees in economics and speech communications; he competed with the UNC Fencing Club and founded a social fraternity. Upon completing undergraduate work, Dave earned his Juris Doctor degree, with honors. He was on the law-school Moot Court team and was president of the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

After law school, Dave served as a law clerk for the Hon. U.S. Magistrate Judge, Alexander B. Denson, and he was associated with several law firms in North Carolina and Denver, until founding the Williams Law Office. He cherished opportunities to teach at Denver Public Schools during this time.

Dave served as legislative director of Colorado’s Libertarian Party 2007-2008, and chairman from 2008-2010. He co-founded the Gadsden Society of Colorado in 2009, and was a member of the Leadership Program of the Rockies Class of 2009. He hosted The Law with D.K. William podcast, co-hosted The Cuban and the Cracker podcast, and he was frequently a guest speaker at Liberty on the Rocks and on various radio programs.

A perennial sports fan, Dave worked as a sports journalist and did play-by-play announcing for NCAA Division III basketball, football, and soccer, as well a play-by-play announcing for the Greensboro Prowlers arena-football team.

Dave was an eternal student, committed to learning and growing throughout his adult life. He was a talented writer, public speaker, and a loving, doting father. Dave was generous with his smile, which was always the life of the party. His dangerously free and brave life will be missed by many; the torch of freedom will be carried onward by others committed to keeping the flame of liberty alive.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “D.K. Williams LPR Scholarship Fund”, dedicated to the recruitment of Libertarian-minded individuals to go through the Leadership Program of the Rockies: http://www.leadershipprogram.org

Those wishing to attend the services for DK virtually, please use the following link: https://bxcited.com/david-dk-williams-jr/

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday October 31, 2021 2pm at Horan and McConaty Funeal Home: 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora CO 80014

A reception and Celebration of Life will be held right after the Memorial Service at Max Taps Craft Beers: 2680 E  County Line Rd.  Littleton CO 80014. Please bring Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to share, in honor to DK's favorite chocolate.