TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for WILLIAMS, JOHN, JR.  

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 21 to February 23, 
2013

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WILLIAMS, JOHN, JR.

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John Gilbert Williams, Jr., 60, a native of Galveston, Texas, and resident of 
Gibson, passed away at his home Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the 
church. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, 

with burial in Gibson Baptist Cemetery in Gibson.

He is survived by his wife, Deanne; daughters, Casey Haynes and husband, Jason, 
and Brittanny Williams and boyfriend, Adam Stafford; grandson, Brayden Haynes; 
brothers, Mark Williams, Michael Williams and wife, Joann, and Ronnie Williams 
and wife, Robyn; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John G. Williams Sr. and Rosaura 
Chauga S. Williams.

John was a sinner, saved by grace, who loved to share Jesus with everyone he 
met. He preached the Gospel for the past 27 years pastoring churches in Kansas, 
Mississippi, Vacherie, Montegut, Grand Bois, and for the past 9 years at Gibson 
Baptist Church in Gibson.
He had a genuine love and concern for everyone he met. He thought of his wife 
and children before himself and always had time for anyone who needed anything.

He graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1970.

His family was a great source of joy to him but his ultimate joy and hope he 
found in his personal relationship with Christ. His greatest prayer was that 
everyone know the peace and hope that can only be found in Christ.
He loved spoiling his grandson who was a ray of sunshine in his life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, 
P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn. 37214-0800 or to Gibson Baptist Church.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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