Henry Don Williams, Sr., 76, of Brookeland, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 12, 1939, to Lela Ruth Hubbard and Henry Dewey Williams, in Buna. Henry worked for Temple Inland for forty-two years.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Williams; children, Henry Don Williams, Jr. of Kemah; Toni Colletie of Beaumont; Jim Watkins of Mauriceville; Sherry Whitman and her husband, Mike; Patty Crawford and her husband, Josh; and Chris Griffith, all of Vidor; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Vaughn Williams of Toledo Bend; and sister, Henrietta Shepherd of Vidor.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Terry Watkins; brother, William George; and niece, Sharron Ozio.
A gathering of Mr. Williams’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1600 North Main Street, Vidor.
