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John David Williams, 81, husband of Lillian Williams, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Born in Nixon, TX, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Walker Williams.
John served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was a graduate of the University of Houston, where he received a Bachelor of Engineering degree, as well a Master of Business Administration degree.
In addition to his wife of 57 years, left to cherish John's memory are his daughter, Jennifer Fitzwater (Josh), daughter, Angela Powers (Keith), and son, John Edward Williams; grandchildren, Jacob and Emily Fitzwater; brother, Charles Williams and brother-in-law, Dale Brinkman.
John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to coach softball, teach Sunday school and spend time with his family and friends. One of his greatest loves was coaching and teaching softball to both his daughters and the numerous teams of girls who all loved and adored him. He also loved to fish and golf and passed those loves on to all three of his children. His loving wife of 57 years and son were his primary caretakers for the 18 years after his stroke. He will be missed dearly but his memory will be with us forever.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast. The graveside service will be Friday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the M.J."Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/.
Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of John with the family by clicking on the button labeled "Leave A Message, Share A Memory" below.iends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of John with the family by clicking on the button labeled "Leave A Message, Share A Memory" below.
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Grace Zirjacks (Faulkner)
I have so many memories of John, we were in scouts together, we were in band (7th and 8th grade) until I dropped out. We both worked at Neumann´s Market while in Junior College. And I certainly, have countless memories of going fishing with John and his brother, Charles. But my favorite memory of John and Lillian was the day Grace (my wife) and I got married. John and Lillian stopped by our house the morning of the wedding (September 10, 1966) and when I answered the door, there they stood holding a gift. I said something to the effect “thanks, but you could have left it at the Church.” John immediately said, "this isn´t for you, it´s for your mother." You see, September 10th was also my mother’s birthday, and John had remembered, and he told my mom, he and Lillian wanted to be sure she got some attention and appreciation as well. They sang “Happy Birthday” and presented her with her present. I don´t remember what the present was, but I was very moved by how thoughtful it was that they remembered my mom. I always smile when I remember that moment.
Tom Faulkner
Robert Wayne "Bobby" Haynes (Robert W Haynes)
I used to walk with Dale and stop by the Brinkmans home and spend some time there
Playing games and than walk on home
so sorry for the leasing of David