Henry Lee Williams Jr. was born August 9, 1941 in Winnsboro Texas to loving parents, Henry Lee Williams Sr. and Nollie Deadmon Williams. He attended Mt. Olive Church of God and Christ and accepted Christ at an early age.
He attended WB High School in Quitman, Texas and furthered his education attending Texas College in Tyler and graduating from East Texas State University Commerce with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
He was an educator in the Edgewood Independent School district for over 36 years and made an indelible impact on all his students. Henry was an avid fan of sports and of old cars. He was a devoted family man, he never missed an opportunity to visit with his family in East Texas. He was considered by most a master griller and his hearty laugh was contagious. A dapper gentleman who journeyed his life with strength and integrity.
Left in Gods care to cherish his memory, Henry is survived by his beloved, devoted wife, Debra Correa Williams, wife of 33 years; Daughters, Henri A. Pryor of Austin Tx, Lisa Williams Porter (Renwick) of Arlington, Texas; Son, Henry Lee Williams III (Ana K. Macias) of San Antonio, Tx; Mother-in-law, Olga G. Correa of San Antonio, Tx; Brother-in-law, Robert G. Correa (Rosalinda) of San Antonio, Tx; Brothers, Jesse Lee, Jr (Eddye) of Chesapeake, Va, Lee Henry Williams (Alnita) of Tyler, Tx; 7 Grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John T. Williams (Katheleen), Charles Williams; sister, Elvira Winn (Arthur) of San Antonio, Tx; Father-in-law, Joseph R. Correa of San Antonio, Tx and Grandchild, Rayyah Yasmeen Pryor.
The world was blessed with his loving spirit, his faithfulness, kindness and gift of humility for all who knew him. His devotion to his family and love of life lives on through his legacy.
Special mentions:
We would like to extend our gratitude to nurses Janna Zamora and Paige Silva from Good Shepherd Hospice for the care, love, and attentiveness to detail they provided Mr. Williams.
We are also thankful and blessed to have caring and compassionate neighbors on Crestview Dr who were so helpful through this journey.
A visitation for Henry will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78238, followed by a funeral service at 5:00 PM.
In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to the following charity:
https://makelivesbetter.uthscsa.edu/biggsdonate
Please select "The Research Fund" and make donations in memory of Henry L. Williams Jr.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetNWFuneralHome.com for the Williams family.
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