Robert Lee “Bobby” Williams, 74, of Beaumont died Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, February 16, at the mortuary.
Bobby was born March 1, 1929 in Camden, Arkansas. He was raised in Milan, Tennessee and brought up in a loving Christian home. In 1942, Bobby and his family moved to Beaumont, Texas and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1948. After high school, Bobby joined the United States Army and served with the 28th General Hospital at Croix Chapeau in France during the Korean War. He worked for Houston Chemical/PD Glycol for 36 years and was a member of North End Baptist Church in Beaumont and a 32nd Degree Mason.
Robert Williams was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Williams, Sr. and Martha Lois Williams and first wife, Bertie Gipson Williams.
He is survived by his wife, of 20 years, Lela Potter Williams of Beaumont; daughter, Lynda Williams Steward and her husband, Gary of De Ridder, Louisiana; and son, Robert Lee Williams, III of Corpus Christi; step-sons, Barry W. Miller of Beaumont and James H. Miller and his wife, Barbara of Lumberton. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Wendy Williams Rives and her husband, Chad of Leander, Kary Anne Williams of Round Rock, Christopher Lee Steward of Houston and Benjamin Wayne Steward of Lake Charles; four step-grandchildren, Cody Christopher Miller, Jessica Clair Miller, Tara Miller and Dustin Miller; two great-grandchildren, Fallon Elizabeth Rives of Leander and Darius Williams of Round Rock; sisters, Martha Bernard Sigler and her husband, George of Beaumont and Mary Margaret Messersmith of Euless; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Robert Lee Williams, Jr. was a benevolent man and a blessing to all who knew him. He was a faithful husband, a tender daddy, a kindhearted Paw-Paw, and a loyal brother. He will be remembered a s a man willing to help anyone in need. His goal was to be a good husband and father.
He was not only an excellent father to his children, but also to his grandchildren and so many others. He was a gentleman and an example every man should strive to resemble. We thank God for giving us this man that brought light to so many lives. He had a heart abounding with love for his family and friends. For all who knew him, he had the ability to love everyone unconditionally.
Memorial contributions may be made to North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
