Bert Charles Williams

1934 - 2023

Bert Charles Williams

December 23, 1934 - September 21, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas - Bert Charles Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, civic leader and public servant, slept away on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Celebration of Life: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2823 North Houston Street.

Visitation: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Historic Baker Funeral Home.

Wake: 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the funeral Home.

Bert was born December 23, 1934 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Bert and Ethel Griffie Williams. A gifted scholar and athlete, he was valedictorian and champion basketball player at Dunbar High School in Texarkana. Bert earned a B.S. degree from Bishop College in Marshall and M.S. from North Texas State University in Denton. Bert was a classroom teacher and coach for twelve years at Kirkpatrick Junior-Senior High School ,Dunbar High School and Eastern Hills High Schools in Fort Worth; under his athletic direction he earned honors for State Champion in UIL Basketball, Ex-Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association "Hall of Honor" in 1987, Coach of the Year and Kappa Alpha Psi Man of the Year. His dedication in serving as role-model for his students at Milton L. Kirkpatrick left a lasting effect on the students whose lives he touched. He loved connecting with former students who remembered his words of encouragement and inspiration.

Bert shared sixty-four years of life with his queen and loving wife, Emerson Joyce Horton Williams. They were a gifted and effective team, whose talents complemented and united them in life. Mrs. Williams preceded her husband in death December 24. 2021; daughter, Deborah,also predeceased Mr.Williams

Mr. Williams was a Fort Worth community activist and civic leader more than forty years, representing the interests of neighborhood, city, state and national citizens. He served as a City Councilman in Fort Worth ten years, and was Mayor Pro-Tem from 1985-1989. Among his affiliations were: President, Bunche /Ellington Neighborhood Club, President of the FWISD Advisory Council for Career Technology and Adult Education, Member of the Site Based Decision Making Team, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tarrant County Medical Education and Research, Chairman of the Board � For Worth Opportunity Center, Past President and Co-Founder of the Southeast Fort Worth Federal Credit Union, Past member of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau Board-Vice Chairman, 2002 Silver Eagle Award- Woodbine District-Boy Scouts of America, member of the Fort Worth Employee's Retirement Fund, Past Chairman of the DFW International Airport Board, Past Chairman-Airport Council International-North America Roundtable, 1985-1989.

He served on countless Boards as both leader, mentor and counselor, and was recognized for building alliances, and offering sound, practical solutions in many critical situations. His input often helped resolve differences of opinion among community leaders. His work included the Council Study Group on Community Service and Finance Committees, Council Cable TV Committee Chairman, Council Legislative Affairs Committee, Jobs Training Partnership ACT Advisory Committee, Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee-Vice President, Board of Trustees, Employee's Retirement Fund, Fort Worth Airport Improvement Authority, Inc., Secretary/Treasurer, Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation-Vice-President, Trinity Housing Finance Corporation-Vice President, North Central Texas Council of Government Board of Directors, Trinity River Authority Task Force, and Texas Municipal League Board of Directors.

An astute businessman, Mr. Williams was an Equity Qualified Representative for AXA Advisors, LLC, Chartered Life Underwriter � CLU, Chartered Financial Consultant, District Manager of the Year, 1982, Member of the Equitable Hall of Fame � 1986.

The indomitable spirit of Bert Charles Williams was evidenced by a multitude of impressive business endeavors. For nearly four decades he was involved in insurance and as a consultant in this field of work.

Equity Qualified Representative for AXA Advisors, LLC, Chartered Life Underwriter � CLU, Chartered Financial Consultant- Ch FC, District Manager of the Year, 1982, Member of the Equitable Hall of Fame � 1986.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include a devoted daughter, Dionne Williams-Johnson (Ron); Son, Danny Williams(Vickie);Grandchildren: Daneshe Williams-Bethune (Michael), Krystal Butler, Audriana Johnson; Great-Granddaughters, Ari Jett Willis and MacKenzie Bethune; Great-Grandson, Michael Bethune; many other relatives and friends in the field of education and business.