Karl Williams

Karl N. Williams, 64, of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. He was born November 4, 1948 in Brownsville, MS. Karl proudly served our Country in the U.S. Navy. He received his bachelor's degree from UTA and was employed by AT&T for 34 years. On Father's Day of 2009, step sons Eric and Ryan wrote this tribute, "Behind his stoic and serious John Wayne exterior frolics the playful spirit of Gabby Hayes. Always being at the cutting edge of technology, it was you who owned the first microwave oven I had seen. As I marveled at a slice of pizza reheating in a matter of seconds, I knew then and there that you would be one of the most interesting men I would ever know." He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Williams. Karl was loved by a large extended family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Melenda Williams, together for 34 years; his son, Eric Mills and wife, Rebecca and children Riley and Rusty; son, Ryan Graves, and wife, Angela and children Parker and Collin; his mother, Cledie Williams of Walnut, MS; his sister, Kathleen Williams of Walnut, MS and her children, Gail and husband Kevin, Dwight and wife Jackie, Tommy and wife Tina, Tonya and husband Chad; and many great nieces and nephews; brother, J.R. "Bob" Williams, wife Kathi of Midlothian, son Ryan, daughter, Reagan and husband Shawn. Services to celebrate his life are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at Heritage Baptist Church of Waxahachie with Pastor Sam Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with Military Honors at 11:30 a.m. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, 1000 Butcher Road, Waxahachie, Texas in Karl's name.

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