Ronald Williams Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, April16, 2026, after a long, hard fought battle with COPD.  He grew up in Indiana, son of Ercie and Jennie.  In the Army, he served in the Vietnam War disarming unexploded bombs, for which he earned a Purple Heart and multiple medals.  Afterwards, he spent a long career repairing and maintaining all forms of machinery. (There wasn't much he couldn't fix).  He was a devoted Christian and cherished member of his church, where he dedicated and serviced for many years.  He was honored to be named Deacon Emeritus for only the second time in our church history.

He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa and children Jennie Pearson, Andrea Pritchard, Ronald Williams Jr., Heather Jones (Jim), and Jen Castro (Kris); 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24th at Southeast Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. He will be honored at Southeast Baptist Church on Friday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Elmendorf, TX