  Laura B. Williams 1862 - 1942 John D. Williams 1859 - 1925 The Whitewright Sun
Thursday, April 23, 1925 pg. 1 John Daniel Williams, aged 66, a well-known farmer of the Bethel community south of town, died Monday afternoon following a long illness. The deceased was born in Clede County, Missouri, January 4, 1859, and came to Texas with his parents at the age of 13. For many years he was a highly respected citizen of the Bethel community. Until he became disabled several years ago he took an active part in the affairs of the community. He was found on the right side of all moral issues. On November 14, 1878 Mr. Williams married Miss Laura Bell McDonald, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W.D. McDonald, pioneer settlers of Grayson County. To this union 9 children were born, all of whom survive except the oldest, who died at the age of 7. All of the children were at the bedside when the end came. They are Mrs. J.C. Andrew, M.V. Williams, H.R. Williams, W.D. Williams and Miss Addie Williams, all living south of this city; Dee Williams of Amarillo; Mrs. T.T. Hamilton, Floydada; and Mrs. J.H. Norris, Lubbock. His wife also survived. Other relatives present to attend the funeral were George Williams and family, Dallas; Jim Williams and son, Newt, Gainesville; Mrs. Nancy Yowell, Whitesboro; G.H. and Frank McDonald, Abilene; Mrs. Nancy Yowell, Whitesboro; G.H. and Frank McDonald, Abilene; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McDonald, Slaton; Mrs. Tex Bradley and Rev. W.D. McDonald. Mr. Williams had one sister who lives at Dumas. She was not able to attend the funeral. Mr. Williams professed faith in Christ at the age of 24 and joined the Baptist church at Pilot Grove. When the Bethel Baptist Church was built, he moved his membership there, and was a charter member of that church, his membership being there at the time of his death. The funeral service was held at the Bethel Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Atherton, the pastor, assisted by Rev. I.E. Teague. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery  Bethel Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |