William Henry Williams, Sr.

With profound sadness we announce that on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the Williams family lost the Patriarch of the family at the age of 80. William Henry Williams Sr. aka “Henry” was a loving Father, Grandfather, and uncle. He was known as “Stringbean” if you knew him during his younger years as an athlete, where he was the Football and Basketball Captain. Henry lost his life after his health declined

after an unfortunate fall that led to a broken femur requiring surgery. Henry passed away in the arms of his son, William “Henney” Williams Jr.

Henry was born in Mullins, South Carolina on April 3,1942. He received an athletic scholarship to college. He enlisted in the United States Army in April 1964 and served through 1966; from which he received a Good Conduct Medal. He was a great craftsman and master carpenter who could build anything with his hands. He loved his profession as a master carpenter, and enjoyed working on high rise buildings in New York. He then relocated to Harrisburg, PA and worked on several new construction homes until his retirement. He loved listening to jazz music, particularly Miles Davis and John Coltrane. He could listen to a jazz song, and tell you the exact name of the musician on each instrument.

His friends and family will remember him as someone who demonstrated unconditional love, and who would always find the good in anyone. He embraced and accepted everyone as they were. Henry will be remembered for his big heart and his love for his family. He was happily married for 38 years to Barbara Jean Williams until her passing in 2003. He was the family unifier and bridge. He always made a constant effort to ensure that everyone knew each other, and stayed connected as family.

Friends and family are invited to join the William’s family on May 13, 2022, at 2 p.m.for a celebration of life service. Join us at Brookside Funeral Home-Cypress Creek on 9149 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77095.

Henry is survived by his daughters Tysha Smith, Margo Early, and son William “Henney” Williams Jr. He is survived by his grandchildren; Starquaja Hines, Jajah Hall, Jace Smith, Fahiym Williams, Omni Lawrence, Nile Lawrence, Semaj Warren, Arlynn Chambers, Lerin Heyward and Great Grandchildren; Yadisa Brown, James Chambers, Margeaux Heyward, Simone Heyward, Daugher in Law; Kristi Williams, and Nephew; Rob Williams who he raised as a son. In addition to countless extended family and friends; all of which held him in the highest regard and loved him dearly.

He is predeceased by his Mother Betty Williams, Father William Daniel Williams, and his wife Barbara Williams. Brothers; Rob Williams, James Williams, Jeff Williams, and Sisters; Vivian White, Dannie Williams, and Bettie Williams. His tireless love and devotion to his family was evident in everything that he did, and we are grateful for the love and compassion that he extended to everyone that he knew. He will be missed dearly, but lives forever in our hearts.