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A Life Celebration by Franklin's event - Porter Williams, Jr. - scheduled to start at Saturday, October 24 2015 3:00 PM CDT (Saturday, October 24 2015 8:00 PM UTC) - https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/Porterwilliams Obituary PORTER WILLIAMS JR. was born on August 21, 1942 in Gonzales, Texas to the late Porter Williams Sr, and Camilla Polk Williams. He was the third child of eight children. Porter departed this life on October 14, 2015 in the peace and comfort of his home and family. Porter attended the Old L.C. Anderson High School. During and after high school Porter worked for The Night Hawk restaurant and the University of Texas. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 26, 1962 and before leaving for his military tour married Algie Ree Ervin Guyton on December 22, 1962. After serving in the military he was then employed by IBM and retired with 30 years of service. Porter was a hard worker and even after retiring, he went back to work for A.I.S.D. and later retired again. Porter exemplified a man of strong work ethic, who took pride in providing for his family. He loved spending time with his friends and loved ones. His favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalms. He enjoyed fellowship at the church, watching football and washing his cars (especially his 1980 black corvette). Porter began his Christian walk at Freedom Home Baptist Church, under the leadership of pastor O.B. Howard Jr, and was one of the first deacons to be ordained there. He later united with St. James Baptist church on the second Sunday, in February of 1998, under the leadership, of Dr. B.W. McClendon, pastor. He was ordained as a Deacon and also worked at St. James Baptist Church with the custodial staff. He served faithfully until his health began to fail. Porter attended Sunday School, Bible Study, Brotherhood, and sung with The E.M. Franklin Male chorus, which he truly loved. On June 1, 2014, Porter received The Leon Anderson IronMen award for outstanding service. Porter leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, 9 months and 22 days, his three daughters, Rhonda M. Williams-Sinville (Osborne), Roslyn M. Williams, and Rachelle M. Williams-Thomas (Darrell). His Grandchildren: Ashley N. Williams, Whittney J. Williams, Taylor D. Williams, Andrew Caston Porter Shaw , Darien D. Thomas. Great-Grandchildren: John Gregory & Joseph Ayden Arzola. Porter’s sibling’s: Lee Eddie Williams (Leslie) Tempe Arizona, Birda Brown, Laverne Bell, Minnie Davis (Mel) Earl, Shelton and Charles Williams, Austin, Texas. In-laws: James and Elizabeth Ervin, Houston Texas. Aunts: Zeola Williams, Hattie Polk and Vertie Stovall. And a host of special nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Porter, Honey, Daddy, Paw-Paw You will forever be in our hearts and your legacy will live on. We will miss you and love you forever!

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Porter Williams Jr.

August 21, 1942 - October 14, 2015