Dr. Steven Dale Williams died peacefully in the Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home on December 10, 2014 in Zionsville, Indiana due to complications from Alzheimer ’s disease. He was 70.
Dr. Williams was born on July 25, 1944 in Warren, Indiana to his parents, Lester Dale and Marjorie McMullen Williams. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in political science in 1966. He earned his doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 1971. In 1970, he married Elaine Bowden Tomlin and they were married until 1998. Also, in 1970 he began teaching political science for Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee where he remained until his full retirement in 2008. From 1998-2003, Dr. Williams served as Chair of the Political Science Department. During his teaching career, he was the President of the Tennessee Political Science Association and had articles published in various academic journals. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching old movies, woodworking, and reading.
Dr. Williams is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Allen and Laura Town; grandsons Lucas and Griffin Town; his sister, Janet Huffman of Marion Indiana; his ex-wife, Elaine Williams of Indianapolis, Indiana, and seven nieces and nephews.
Dr. Williams requested cremation and no services will be held at this time. An informal gathering will be held in Cookeville, Tennessee at a later date to be announced.

Any memorial contributions can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.