Gregory Denman Williams
August 2, 1949 ~ November 28, 2020
Born in:
Burnet, Texas
Resided in:
Waller, Texas
Gregory Denman Williams, 71, of Waller, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Houston, Texas. A service will be held at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers on Saturday, December 5, at 10:00 AM. As a precautionary measure, during services masks are required to be worn by all family and friends in attendance. We will also be making accommodations for social distancing.
Greg was born on the 2nd of August in 1949 in Burnet, Texas to Merkle Quinby Williams, Sr. and Mary Louise Denman Williams as the youngest of three boys. He was a very curious kid right from the start. He had a love for the outdoors, playing football and baseball, being involved in FFA, and fooling around with his brothers Quinby and Robert.
In 1968, Greg graduated from Copperas Cove High School. Soon after, he and his eldest brother opened a service station in Huntsville, Texas. It was there that he was dared to ask the beautiful girl who walked by the service station each day for a date. That beautiful girl was Denese Robertson. It wasn’t long after she said “yes” to the date that they both said, “I do.” The happy couple were united in marriage on January 23, 1971. They welcomed their first and only child, Stephanie Ann Williams, into the world in Huntsville, Texas on March 14, 1974.
In Huntsville, Greg also worked as a mounted prison guard for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He ended up following in his father’s footsteps and began a long career in the car business. He had a stint in sales, but ultimately found his passion in the service side of the car industry. He was able to excel because of his love for helping others, which was apparent in everything he did. He truly loved people, and they loved him back!
Greg shared a love of leather workmanship with his daddy and his eldest brother Quinby. He had a natural talent for saddlery and leatherworking and was always eager to share his passion with others. This love led to him opening the Lazy “W” Saddle Shop in Waller, Texas.
Greg knew he was a blessed man and was so proud of the family God gave him.
Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Merkle and Mary Louise, his oldest brother Quinby, and his loving in-laws, Charles Emmit and Leah Katherine Robertson.
He is survived by his bride of almost 50 years, Denese Arlene Williams; his loving daughter, Stephanie Summers and her husband Edward John Summers of Fieldstore, Texas; his granddaughters Caitlin, Mackenzie, Lauren and fiancé Chance Herrera, Grace, Jolie, and Emma; his great-grandson Waylon Herrera; his older brother Robert; and many other family members and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, there has been a fund set up for the family to help his bride of nearly 50 years with funeral expenses and on-going medical bills. For more information on how to donate, please visit the following link: https://gf.me/u/za32jq
Services
Funeral Service: December 5, 2020 10:00 am
Room: Bluebonnet Community Room
Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801
979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com
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I am married to Sam Rea, Janell Ruth Rea’s grandson.
I will miss him checking on us frequently thru FB and sharing some Jesus often.
He was a Great man and will be Greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Our prayers are with his Precious Family and friends during this difficult time.
Standing in Prayer,
Angela & Sam Rea
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Stephanie and Family: Roy and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Williams was a wonderful man. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please hug each other from us and know we are praying for y’all. We love you.
Dear Denise , Stephanie and family. So very to hear of Greg’s passing. Know that we are praying for you all. God’s blessings upon each of you.
Denese, Stephanie and family;
We were saddened to hear of Greg’s passing! We know he was your rock! Please know we will be praying for you as you say goodbye and in the difficult days ahead that God’s perfect peace and comfort will surround you!
Our love, Leon & Martha
It is with profound sorrow that we mourn Greg’s passing. Unfortunately, we know all too well the heartbreak of losing a family member. We truly hope that God will grant you serenity in knowing that Greg will live in your hearts and minds until you are reunited again in heaven. Love you all.
Sending prayers and hugs to the family.
After I retired from Ford, There were a lot of people i really missed seeing, and Greg was definitely one of them. I’ll see you again someday Greg. Rest in peace buddy.
Denese, Stephanie, Thinking of you and your family.
Denese, Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of this. Greg and I used to tear ’em up. I’ll bet there’s not a beer joint in SE Texas that we haven’t stumbled into. I once lamented to Greg how his bride probably blamed me for everything, and he told me, “Denese knows that water seeks its own level, Mike. Don’t worry yourself.” He was a true and lifelong friend, from the time we met on the Wynne Farm until just a couple of weeks ago when I last spoke to him. Rest in peace, my friend.