Robert Williams

Jr.

Robert Williams, Jr. (January 11, 1945 – August 10, 2026)

Robert Williams, Jr., was born on January 11, 1945, to Hill and Minnie Ola Williams in Bryan, Texas. They moved to Roscoe, Texas immediately after his birth and introduced Robert to farm life. Growing up, he attended Booker T. Washington in Sweetwater, Texas, but never ventured too far from hunting and farming. On December 3, 1973, he married his forever bride, La-Verne Carrington, in an intimate ceremony in Roby, Texas. In 1974, Robert returned to Roscoe, as he and La-Verne built a home where he resided until his death.

As an adult, Robert worked in manufacturing for many years before he was able to devote himself fully to his true calling: farming. While farming was Robert's labor of love, nothing mattered more to him than his family. He cherished time spent with family and friends and delighted in traveling the world. Robert was regarded as the foundation of his family and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. Robert gave his life to Christ and was a longtime member of Greater Zion Baptist Church in Sweetwater, where he served on the deacon board for several decades.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife, La-Verne; his children, Denise (Johnny) Williams of Sweetwater, Robert Williams of Beaumont, Gwen (Terry) McGhee of Abilene, Tommie Floyd of Roscoe, and Crystal (Patrick) Goodman of Navasota; and his siblings, Sherman Williams of Sweetwater, Thurman (Cynthia) Williams of Abilene, Linda Williams  of Sweetwater, Charles (Gloria) Williams of Abilene, Donna Williams of Sweetwater, Pearl Williams of Sweetwater, Billy (Peggy) Williams of Sweetwater, and Hilly (Elsa) Williams of Amarillo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Robert always cherished his relationship with his favorite cousin, William Hines of Bryan, Texas, and was deeply grateful for the Herbert Williams family, whose love, friendship, and unwavering support meant so much to him and will always be remembered with heartfelt appreciation.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Hill and Minnie Williams; his sisters, Dimple Williams and Lilly Jean Williams; his grandson, Tiberius McGhee, and nephew Nicholas Williams.

Funeral services for Robert will be held on Saturday, August 22,2026 at 1:00 pm at McCoy Chapel of Memories. A wake will be held on Friday, August 21,2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at McCoy Funeral home. All funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McCoy Funeral Home.

The family has set up a temporary phone number to contact the Williams family 325-766-5007

Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.