Typed and spelled as written. -----Pearl Vanderbilt
MR. EDWARD WILLIAMS
May
10, 1935 - March 10, 1996
Mr. Edward Williams - Brother Edward Williams (Paw Paw) was
born to the parentage of Sam and Rosia Williams on May 10th, 1935 in Marlin,
Texas. He graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1955. He married
Maggie Lene Johnson. To this union, six children were born. He
united with South Union Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful
member until he moved to Dallas. He later united with Greater Memorial
Baptist Church, where he served as Trustee of the Deacon Board; a member of the
Greater Memorial Outreach House of Hope; he served as President of the Usher
Board, where he remained a faithful member until his death. He was
employed with Simmon Mattress Company for 30 years, where he was a loyal and
faithful employee until his health failed him and forced him to retire.
One son, Harry Eugene Williams and one brother, Charlie Williams preceded him in
death.
He leaves to cherish his memories: A loyal and loving wife, Lonzie Marie
Williams; seven boys, Sherbit Vanderbilt and daughter-in-law, Pearl of Hawaii,
Dexter Earl Williams and daughter-in-law Barbra of Germany, Alvin Williams and
daughter-in-law, Carolyn of Dallas, Edward, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Cynthia of
Dallas, Barry Lugene Williams and daughter-in-law Tracy of Dallas, Calvin
Williams of Dallas, and one adopted son, Willie Rhynes of Dallas and one adopted
daughter Christine Rhynes of Dallas; one sister, Reva Mae Williams of Dallas;
one aunt, Sallie Booker of Marlin, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 9 great
grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Calhoun of Shreveport, LA, Essie Bea
Watkins of Dallas, TX; 2 brothers-in-law, Edward Bailey, Jr. of Dallas and
Alonzo McCoton of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and
special friends.
Interment: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.