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John Williams Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Born September 19, 1925 in Dallas, Tex. passed away March 6, 2010 in Humble, Tex.
Johnny graduated from Fair Park High School and Louisiana Tech with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
He served in the Pacific Theater WWII in the Navy attached to 1st Marine Division. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and was on the USS Comfort when it was bombed.
After his military service he returned to Shreveport to work for several oil companies as a lubrication engineer where he formulated and marketed oil and synthetic lubricants for industrial applications and then went into business for himself. He started and later sold Pacer Petroleum where he developed the first synthetic motor oil "EON EII" which was tested and used by the Shreveport and Houston Police Departments. He then moved to Houston and started and retired from Royal Purple Synthetics, Inc.
His wife, Edith Bott Williams, of 55 years and Juanita Jolly of Shreveport for 6 years, his son, Jody Bryan Williams, parents, Luke and Lyda Williams, brothers, Charlie Williams and Benton Williams of Shreveport, sisters, Myrtle Williams Hitt, Lorraine Boggs and Doris Parker. all of Shreveport, preceded him in death.
Left to cherish memories are his daughter Judy Culbertson and husband Lee of Houston, Tex; grandchildren, Amy Rounkle and husband Ryan, Denise McFann and husband Mark, Tiffany Leigh and husband James, Jay Bryan Williams; great grandchildren, Shannon Leigh, Abby and Aiden McFann, Ashlyn and Emily Rounkle and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday at Rosewood Funeral Home, 2602 South Houston in Humble,Texas from 5 to 7 p.m. Private graveside service will be held at Rosewood.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the First United Methodist Church Chapel, 800 Main Street, Humble,Texas.
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John Tomerlin
March 9, 2010
John was a super individual, very dedicated and straightforward in his dealings with others. I was with Southwest when we purchased Pacer and will never forget the professionalism John exhibited or the friendship he freely extended to all of us. The true test of a person's life is did they make a difference. In the case of John Williams that is answered with a resounding YES. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him. Rest in peace John.
Julie Bott Miner
March 9, 2010
What a wonderful, impressive man, a life well-lived with much love. I will miss you, Uncle Johnny.
Russell Yeager
March 9, 2010
Johnny, the world will miss you ! You were my best friend and a friend to everyone ! I will cherish all our Fair Park memories, and those in the Model "A" car you shared with me all thru high school. I love you, you are my best friend. Russell Yeager
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
March 9, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to John Blanks Williams our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Johnny And to Johnny it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Navy. Johnny, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Johnny’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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