Michael Wayne Williams

Michael Wayne Williams

1957-2017

Graveside services for Michael Wayne Williams, 59, of Whitehouse, were held Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.

Mr. Williams passed away early Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Tyler.

He was born March 27, 1957, in Tyler to D.G. “Hoss” Williams and Bobbie Jean Webb Williams.

He grew up in Canton. He lived in California while serving in the Army but returned to Texas in 1996.

He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler and was a strong Christian. He was a draftsman for Tyler Building Systems until he became disabled.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Stanley and Lance Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Petra Williams of Whitehouse; son, Donald Gene Williams of Hanford, Calif.; daughter, Amber Nichole Williams of Lemoore, Calif.; son Chad Michael and wife, Liz of Hanford, Calif.; stepdaughter, Nichole Rhame of Whitehouse; two stepsons, David Rhame of Whitehouse and Bryan Rhame of Houston; four grandchildren, Shane, Destiny, Julian and Christopher; four nieces: Kelsey Williams, Dawn MacAvoy, Amanda Brennan, and Courtney Revious; four nephews, Toby Williams, John Brennan, Matthew Parker, and Daniel Brennan; and two sisters-in-law, Nancy Williams of Canton, and Nancy Parker Williams of Mabank.

Pallbearers were Chad Williams, Donny Williams, Matthew Parker, Toby Williams, Shane Williams and Luke Ladd.