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B. J. Williams 
(June 9, 1927 - August 21, 2006) 

Funeral services for Mr. B. J. Williams of Donie were held on Thursday, August 
24, 2006 at 10:00a.m. in the Chapel at Ricks-Bowers Funeral Home. Rev. David 
White officiated. 

Mr. Williams passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006 in Teague. B.J. Williams 
was born in Donie, attended the Donie and Buffalo schools then served in the 
U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, he married Mary in 
Teague in 1952 and went to work in Waco for the General Tire Company where he 
was employed for thirty-four years. After retiring, he moved back to Donie and 
became known as the town "handyman". He was the caretaker of Post Oak Cemetery 
for many years and spent countless hours working on the grounds there. Mr. 
Williams was a member of the Donie Methodist Church. 

He is survived by his wife of over fifty-four years, Mary Williams of Donie; 
two sons, Joe Williams & wife, Robyn of China Spring and Jerry Williams of 
Woodville; seven grandchildren, Jake Williams of Stephenville, Tye Williams 
and Whitney Post both of Waco, Haylee and Shelby Williams both of China Spring, 
Holly Williams of Crockett, and Dusty Williams of Donie; one sister, Bess Allen
Williams of Teague, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe & Amie Williams; one sister, Lois 
Nanny; and two brothers, Dink Williams and J. C. Williams.