Joseph-Williams-Obituary

Joseph Williams

Dallas, Texas

1943 - 2021

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DIED
July 10, 2021
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Dallas, Texas

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WILLIAMS, Joseph J.L. "Sonny" Williams, long-time local business leader and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2021. He and wife, Gretchen Minyard Williams, her sister, Liz Minyard, and cousin, Bob Minyard ran Minyard Food Stores, Inc....

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I have known Sonny since the 1970's. My mom (JoAnn Campbell was Beverly's (Sonny's sister) best friend and she has known Sonny since he was 08 years old. Sonny hired me after college to be one of his managers at Minyard's Food Stores. I have always looked up to Sonny. He is more than just a friend, past boss and mentor to me. He holds a place in my heart the same as a close uncle to me. I sent Sonny and Gretchen one of my books that was published and I will never forget him texting me and...

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Gretchen and Family- Sincere condolences on Sonny's passing. I always thought that Sonny was one of the kindest and hardest working people I had ever known - Minyard, Dallas County Community College District, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Sidekicks, State Fair of Texas, et. al., plus all of his community involvements. He will be missed! I will miss the most, having the opportunity to stop in to the Highland Park Pharmacy and Lunch Counter, sit at the counter with a chocolate milk shake and...