Junious Edward Williams Jr. was born on January 20, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to Junious Williams Sr. and Willie Ora Williams.  Junious grew up in San Antonio where he matriculated through the San Antonio Independent School District and graduated from Wheatley High School where he was a member of the marching band and played baseball.  After graduation, he attended St Phillips College.

In his early adult years, Junious worked for Northern Pacific Railroad as a porter.  It was there on the route from Austin to San Antonio, he would meet the love of his life, Ora Ruth Williams.  The two later married and began their life together.  Deciding to accept a job in Houston in 1953, Junious and Ruth diverted their trip to Houston, stopping for a weekend in Corpus Christi to visit relatives. That Monday, Junious was hired at Reynolds and they decided to settle in Corpus Christi. They were married for 64 years and together raised two sons and two daughters.

Junious' career at Reynolds Metals Company spanned 31 years.  At age 55, he retired as a supervisor from Reynolds' and began his second career working for the City of Corpus Christi as an Environmental Specialist for the Public Health Department where he served as a public servant until age 72.

Junious was a man of great faith!  Joining St. John Baptist Church, he honored God and lived a life of service; working faithfully for more than 35 years as a Deacon and Church Trustee.  He loved teaching Sunday School and lifting his voice in praise to God. He truly had the heart of a servant and was committed to doing the work of the Lord.

Lovingly known as "Chip," he was active in many civil organizations and was one of the founding members of "The Grands" social club.  He was a member of the Pan-American Golf Association. He made sure that passion for the game of golf was passed on to all of the men in the family.  Junious also enjoyed time well-spent with the R.O.M.E.O Club.

Junious enjoyed living life.  He cherished the simple, precious moments with his family and friends. HE WAS TRULY BELOVED.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Junious Williams III and Jared Williams (Lisa), grandchildren, Lynol Gillespie, Junious Williams IV (Jessica), Randall Davis, Jazmen Dillard (Alyssa), Jalen Williams, Journee Williams,  great grandchildren, Lynol Gillespie Jr, Lynniah Gillespie, Junious Williams V, Rhyan Davis, Rhashad Davis, Randall Davis II, Remedy Davis, stepmother, Mary Williams, sister, Jeannette Johnson (David), niece, Jeaneen Johnson, nephew, David Jonathon Johnson, and special cousins, Alexis, Walter, Joe, Jennifer, Alison, Mae Etta, Joyce, Johnnie, and a host of other relatives and special friends.

He is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Mountie James, parents, Junious Williams Sr, Willie Ora Williams , wife, Ora Ruth Williams, daughters, Janice Williams, June Gillespie-Grant, grandsons, Christopher Williams, and Byron Williams.

Viewing will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home on 5026 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church on 5445 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78417.

Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park.