W.T. Williams

W.T. "Bill" Williams, 93, of Port Arthur, Texas died Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Bill was born October 4, 1916 in Jennings, Louisiana to John S. Williams and Mary Williams. He was a resident of Port Arthur for 80 years and retired as supervisor of water from the City of Port Arthur. He was a member and the general secretary of Procter Baptist Church for over 30 years. He was also a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Dr. Rick Erwin, pastor of Procter Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Bess Williams; daughter, Karen Bailey; and son, Kenneth Williams. Survivors include his two daughters, Jean Ruth Capo and husband, Michael of Nederland, Elaine Earl and husband, Terry of Port Neches; three sons, Duane Williams of Benbrook, Harold Williams and wife, Judy of Hurst, Charles Williams of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hinson, Jared Hinson, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Bailey; one great-grandchild, Kalin; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to Muscular Dystrophy or Multiple Sclerosis Society.