Horace Robert Williams Sr.
Horace Robert Williams Sr., 89, of Claxton, Tennessee, passed away Sept. 12, 2024.
Horace was a lifelong member of Edgemoor Baptist Church in Claxton, where he was active on many mission trips and served on the Building Grounds Committee as an adult.
He was a dedicated member of the Claxton community, serving with various organizations, including the Claxton Community Youth Organization, the Claxton Optimist Club, and IBEW Local Union 270, where he was business manager emeritus from 1969-70. He also coached for many years with the Claxton Football Association.
Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Beulah Williams; granddaughter, Jessica Graham; mother-in-law, Thelma Dean; brothers, Herman, Fred, Joe, and Tommy Williams; and sister, Argie Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Anne Dean Williams; children, Horace Robert Williams Jr. (Beverly) and Tracy Wray Williams; grandchildren, Travis Lee Evans, Taya Wrayanne Sharp, Dylan Ray Williams, Brady Williams, Ashley Smith, and Heather Jones; and great-grandchildren, Madly Anne Sharp, Lilly Wray Sharp, Beckham Ray Williams, Mary Lavell Williams, Claira Walker, Nolan Smith, Juliette Smith, Collette Smith, Ellie Jones, Grayson Jones, and Alaina Jones.
Visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel, 2000 Powell Drive, Powell, Tennessee.
The funeral followed and was officiated by the Rev. Travis Lee Evans.
The family met Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. for a 2 p.m. graveside service at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.
Pallbearers were Travis Evans, Dylan Williams, Brady Williams, Jonathan Sharp, Robert Williams, and Glen Williams.
Special thanks to UT Hospice, C.B. Helping Hands Caregivers, and his extraordinary private caregivers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.