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D.JOE WILLIAMS Obituary

D. Joe Williams, 77, of El Paso, Texas was born March 4, 1936 in Dobbin, Texas and passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. Survived by his wife Thelma of 49 yrs, 2 children, Michelle (Roger) and Dejeaux; 2 grandchildren, Jaelisa and Camerin; 3 great grands, JaeSean, Jaelyn and A.J. He is also survived by sisters Iva Adams and Gene Stroud, several Brother In Laws, Sister In Laws, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was a dedicated Teacher/ Coach for 47 years in area schools including Fabens, Socorro and Tornillo. D. Joe was a very inspirational and influential educator and inspired students to pursue a higher education and push themselves to be the best they could be. He was well known in El Paso County as a baseball player and coach and in 1954, D. Joe integrated collegiate sports in Texas by becoming the first African American to play collegiate baseball at Pan American University. While living in Fabens, D. Joe formed/coached/ and played for a Semi-Pro baseball team, the "Viejos" and was inducted into the Texas, Rio Grande Valley and El Paso Baseball Hall of Fames. D. Joe will be missed but never forgotten. Visitation will be held at San Jose Funeral Home 10950 Pellicano Dr., El Paso, TX 79935 from 1-4 pm. Saturday December 21st with a memorial service starting at 3pm. D. Joe and Thelma were faithful members of All Saints Episcopal Church.

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Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 18 to Dec. 25, 2013.

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Barron Family

December 13, 2021

God bless you and your Family!
From Neighbors on Sierra De Oro Dr.

Yvonne Stroud

February 25, 2014

I know you are resting now with no worries I know you are also in Heaven enjoying time with family. We Miss You so Much Uncle Doris you will forever remain in Our Heart's... Love U Aunt Thelma

January 6, 2014

Rest in Peace Coach Williams. You will always live in our hearts. Thank you for everything you taught us as Teacher and Coach.

Luis Mora

Marian Bennett

January 4, 2014

I'm really sad to hear about D Joe's passing. I've been out of town and didn't know. All my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We helped open Montwood High School in 1990. Always a gentleman. He will truly be missed

Zaul Mancha

December 23, 2013

I am so sorry and sadden to hear about D. Joe's passing. He was a professional teacher and motivator while I worked with him at Fabens. Those were good times at Fabens High, with extra ordinary students and staff.

Donna Ramsey

December 23, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you during your period of grief
Donna E. Ramsey

carmen trujillo

December 22, 2013

My condolences to the family. He was my teacher when i was in school and he will always be in my heart. My prayers are with u all. R.I.P.

Stephanie Ford

December 20, 2013

May god give you strength during your time of loss. Uncle D. Joe will be greatly missed.

Larry Salcido

December 20, 2013

To the Williams Family:

Our thoughts, condolences and prayers are with you all. He was a great person. May He RIP.

Larry Salcido (stationed in Japan)

Alfredo Escajeda

December 20, 2013

D.Joe was my teacher and I held Him with the highest respect, his son Joey is a great friend, and I consider him family.Having lost my father recently as well, I understand the pain. Peace to you all.

Raymundo C. Chavez jr.

December 20, 2013

Superb Teacher/Coach from Little League to High School Football. Will always be remembered by all that had the privilege of knowing Him. Deepest sympathy to the Williams Family. FHS Class of '84

December 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the William's Family. We are sorry for your loss, DJ Williams was such a great person, Coach/Teacher, and Mentor to many of us. He will live on in our memories forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ben Madrid and Family

December 20, 2013

Pleasure of having been taught by Mr.Williams & knowing him.Sincerely,Cordero Family Fabens Texas

Ismenia Flores

December 20, 2013

Great man great teacher... impossible to forget such a great person. Class of 07 from THS will always remember you R.I.P.Mr. Williams.

Paul Vranish

December 20, 2013

It is with gratitude I give thanks for having worked with this gentleman!

December 20, 2013

Uncle D.Joe was a man of dignity and honor. He always encouraged the family to get a good education and to always do well. He loved sports, especially baseball. Uncle D Joe received numerous awards for his outstanding work through out the state of Texas. He was respected by all, a great hero of his time. We will truly be missed. We love him dearly. Rest in peace uncle. May God bless you aunt Thelma, Joey and Mikki. Ginger, Charntae and Danitra

McCarthy Morgan

December 19, 2013

Peace be on you "O" dwellers of the grave, may God grant his blessings and forgiveness on you, D. Joe you have gone before us and we will follow.

MCCarthy Morgan and family

Gracie Sherwood

December 19, 2013

Awesome man, teacher, and family. So sorry for your loss RIP Mr Williams. Gracie Gutierrez & family

December 19, 2013

May God Bless you all, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Williams when he was substituting at Montwood High School. I was an honor to work with him. May God rest his sole. My deepest sympathy. Sincerely Irma Castillo

Alex and Christy Barron

December 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fabian Martinez

December 19, 2013

I remember when I first saw Coach D. Joe. I was playing JV baseball at Eastwood and he was the JV coach at Socorro. You couldn't help but admire the way he carried himself and his display of total respect to the game and his players. Years later, I had the great pleasure of having him on my coaching staff while at Tornillo. The players really loved and respected him. God has received a great man.

December 19, 2013

Have fond memories of Mr. Williams at Fabens High. May God bless his family at this time of sorrow. Letty Olmos

The Ramos Family

December 19, 2013

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this season.

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