Winston S. Williams Sr.

"Winston Life"
Winston Silvan Williams, Sr. was a native of Mount Vernon, Alabama and a resident of Eight Mile Alabama. He was born on March 19, 1952 to the late Abraham Williams and Ollie Ruth Hampton Williams. He passed from this world on August 31, 2024 at the age of 72.
Spiritual Activity
He was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Jennings,Louisiana and St. James Major Catholic Church in Prichard, AL. A member of OLPH Finance Council, Lector, Choir Member, Usher, etc. A member of OLPH Council 132 of Knights of St. Peter Claver and a past member of St. James Major Council 172.
Education
A student of Rosa A. Lott and a high school graduate of Citronelle High School in Citronelle Alabama, Attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and University of South Alabama and received his Bachelor of Science Degree. He received his Master of Arts Degree from Union Institute University Vermont College.
Employment
Winston retired in December 2006 after 30 plus years of employment as a Analytical Chemist with Syngenta in Bucks, AL. Employee of BP British Petroleum in Jennings, Louisiana. After his retirement he became a teacher of Jefferson Davis Parish, Calcasieu Parish and Mobile County Public Schools. He served as a member of the cadre of Mattie T. Blount High School Army JROTC program. His motto was "I am not a sub, I am an Educator".
Organizer
In 1996 the Governor of Alabama bestowed on Winston the title of "Honorary Colonel 06" for his tremendous support and love of the military and raising two sons who honorably served in the Military. He was instrumental and made an impact on the lives of the youth in Louisiana and Alabama. He was involved in many community projects and activities and was an organizer of Rosa A. Lott Historic Preservation Society. He was a member of the Lions Club, Anytown boys and girls club, United way and Advisor Board member of Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center.
Enjoyment
Winston enjoyed traveling from coast to coast (Louisiana to Alabama) and abroad. Writing short stories for Jennings Daily News, and Gumbeaux Magazine, talking and storytelling, photographer, concerts, music, sports, fishing and spending time with his family, faith renewal and Knights of Peter Claver members.
Family
Winston is survived by his loving wife, Ella Dartez-Williams, their son Winston III, his previous wife, Elaine Corbin and their three sons Tremayne Williams of Eight Mile, AL, COL Winston (Tricia) Williams, Jr. of West Point New York, and Bryon (Crimesha) Williams of Suwanee, GA. He is also survived by his three brothers; CSM(ret) Gerald Williams of Fayetteville, GA, Terry Williams of Mt. Vernon, AL, Gordon (Elvis) Williams of Hawthorne, FL,four sisters; Claudia (Letroy) Pugh of Las Vegas, NV, Nona (Steve) Andry of Chastang, AL, Nana (Brian) Henderson of Mt. Vernon, Al and Lisa (James) Tarver of Creola, AL. His sister and brother in laws; Terry Williams of Houston, Texas, Dorsey Skinner of Jennings, Louisiana, Bettye Boutte, Vina (Foster) Charles, Earlene (Kenneth) Marchand of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lucretia (Calvin) Jenkins, Mary (William) Dartez of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Two brothers in law Clarence Dartez, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Haley (Demetrius) Dartez of Jennings Louisiana. In addition, he leaves behind seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He also leaves to cherish his beloved Aunt, Elnora Hampton of Mt. Vernon, AL and Ritye Mae Guillory and a devoted Godson/cousin 1SG(ret)Rodney (Stacie) Hampton of Fayetteville, NC, a cherished Godmother Barbara Ann McConnell-Whisenhant and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Abraham and Ollie Ruth Williams, his brothers; Richard (Ethel) Williams, Abraham "Butch" Williams and his sister Stella (Roosevelt) Dean.
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