Steve Williams

Stephen John Williams age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Stephen was born August 16, 1943 to the late Don and Mattie Stropp Williams. A lifetime resident of Upshur County, Steve graduated from Gilmer High School and then went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineer-ing at Texas A&M University, where he was a commanding officer in the Corps of Cadets. Steve was the co-owner of Gilmer Lumber Company. He was also a member of the Bethesda Lodge #142 A.F. and A.M. in Gilmer and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He served on the First Na-tional Bank of Gilmer Bank Board and on the school board for Gilmer ISD. Steve also continued to play a part in our community by being an active member of the Rotary Club, past president of Yamboree associa-tion and member of the First United Methodist Church in Gilmer. Addi-tionally, Steve was a past board member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was active in the planning and construction of the Gilmer Civic Cen-ter. Many will remember Steve as a servant leader and generous mentor who was known for his kind-heartedness and hugely contagious smile and laugh. Steve treasured most the special times he shared with his fam-ily and friends.
Steve is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 56 years, Lynn; his beloved sons, Scott Williams, Todd Williams and wife Rebekah, Eric Williams, and Greg Williams; brother, Paul David Williams and wife Barbara; sisters, Donna Farris and husband, Gearald, and Nancy Sawyer and husband, Jim; his treasured grandchildren, Ashlyn Lynch and hus-band, Cody, Wesley Williams, Melani Corbin and husband, Cooper, Paige Williams, Pack Williams, Vivian Williams, and Mary Lauren Wil-liams; great grandchildren, Emersyn Brewster and Cashton Corbin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Gilmer with Rev. Matt Smith and An-nette Breazeale officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednes-day, May 26, 2021 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to charity of your choice.