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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Cecil Lanzene

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Williams

Aug 20, 1936 — Jun 1, 2015

Obituary


Cecil Lanzene Williams was born August 20, 1936 in Gonzales, Texas, to Ernest Mason Williams and Roberta Prince. He graduated from Edwards High School in 1954 and afterwards attended Prairie View A&M where he earned a Certificate of Proficiency in the Art of Automobile Mechanics in 1957.After this Cecil joined the Army and served active duty from 1960 to 1962 and reserves from 1962-1965. Cecil began working at Reynolds Metals Company in 1962 and retired after 36 years. He was a member of United Steelworkers Union Local 235 and a Mason for a number of years.He met Wilma Jean Ransom and subsequently married her on October 4, 1963. To this union three children were born: David, Belinda and Tisha. Cecil was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where he served as an usher for over 35 years until his health failed. He served as the President of the Usher Board for four years and was a member of United Methodist Men. Cecil was a loner. As a young boy, after he finished his chores he would wander off to be by himself. He loved to help people but especially those who were striving to help themselves. He didn't believe in being "dead weight" nor supporting it. He was all about taking care of business. He loved his children dearly and was a wonderful father and a great role model to them. During his last days on earth, Cecil was very repentant and would cry out to the Lord to forgive him for any sins he had committed. He departed this life on Monday, June 1, 2015 with his daughters at his bedside.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Roberta Williams and his brother, Ernest Shelton Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memory one son, David L. Williams of Rockledge, FL; two daughters, Belinda Williams Gregg and Tisha (Derrick) Williams Quinney of Pflugerville, TX; two stepdaughters, Cynthia (Arthur) Coleman and Crystal Williams of Corpus Christi, TX; five grandchildren, Amber N. Williams, Ashton B. (Keyheira) Williams, Brianci R. Gregg, David L. Williams, Jr., and Taylin K. Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Zoe C. Williams and Zuri E. Williams; three step-grandchildren, Tamara Coleman, Arthur Coleman, III and Aeryn Williams; six step-great grandchildren; four sisters, Marjorie D. Davis of Oklahoma City, OK, Joyce L. Green and Abra E. (Virgil) Green of San Antonio, TX, Maudie M. Alcorn of Garland, TX and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special thanks to Austin Hospice, Austin Heart, Cynthia Coleman and Paul Greuniesen for their care of Daddy.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 5pm-7pm at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, 5026 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1202 Sam Rankin, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.









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