Leroy Williams, Jr. class of 1976
2014-02-01
WILLIAMS LEROY WILLIAMS, JR. "Lee" Joined his parents and older brother, among others, with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1, 2014. A native Washingtonian, he attended Keene Elementary, Rabaut Junior High and Coolidge High Schools. Lee briefly served with the local Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy; and, he was employed by the D.C. Board of Elections for almost 30 years before retiring as a computer specialist in October 2013. Lee loved his life! He especially relished sporting events - so much so that he sought and obtained a successful part-time gig as an usher at Verizon Center, where he enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of his colleagues; and, sports - as a younger man, he was a fantastic volleyball player. Lee liked to travel, exercised by walking to most places, and doted on his niece and godchildren. He took great pleasure in being around good friends; and he took even greater pleasure in being around good food and those good people who could prepare it. As such, Lee steadfastly disallowed anyone to interfere with how he lived his life. He kept a couple of mini-journals; in one he copied: "Life is short. Don't make my day long." At the same time, Lee valued a Christian life. To that end, he sought knowledge and salvation initially through his home church, Tenth Street Baptist Church. Ultimately, Lee gained solace at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, where he frequently attended, when he was working on Sunday afternoons. He believed when he also copied: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift." Lee is survived by two sisters who loved him, Kathy S. Williams and Anita G. W. Fogan; a compassionate sister-in-law, Lois Williams, and two nephews, Lymond Jr. and Darryl; a cherished niece, Avonda S. Fogan and her father, Hubert Von Fogan; a dear uncle and aunt, Charles and Catherine Jones; his adored godchildren, Tyrone, Lesley, Quenton, Leah; and, a tremendous host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held February 22, 2014, 10 a.m. at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001; 202/232-1685. Arrangements entrusted to LATNEY'S.
WILLIAMS LEROY WILLIAMS, JR. "Lee" Joined his parents and older brother, among others, with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1, 2014. A native Washingtonian, he attended Keene Elementary, Rabaut Junior High and Coolidge High Schools. Lee briefly served with the local Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy; and, he was employed by the D.C. Board of Elections for almost 30 years before retiring as a computer specialist in October 2013. Lee loved his life! He especially relished sporting events - so much so that he sought and obtained a successful part-time gig as an usher at Verizon Center, where he enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of his colleagues; and, sports - as a younger man, he was a fantastic volleyball player. Lee liked to travel, exercised by walking to most places, and doted on his niece and godchildren. He took great pleasure in being around good friends; and he took even greater pleasure in being around good food and those good people who could prepare it. As such, Lee steadfastly disallowed anyone to interfere with how he lived his life. He kept a couple of mini-journals; in one he copied: "Life is short. Don't make my day long." At the same time, Lee valued a Christian life. To that end, he sought knowledge and salvation initially through his home church, Tenth Street Baptist Church. Ultimately, Lee gained solace at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, where he frequently attended, when he was working on Sunday afternoons. He believed when he also copied: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift." Lee is survived by two sisters who loved him, Kathy S. Williams and Anita G. W. Fogan; a compassionate sister-in-law, Lois Williams, and two nephews, Lymond Jr. and Darryl; a cherished niece, Avonda S. Fogan and her father, Hubert Von Fogan; a dear uncle and aunt, Charles and Catherine Jones; his adored godchildren, Tyrone, Lesley, Quenton, Leah; and, a tremendous host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held February 22, 2014, 10 a.m. at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001; 202/232-1685. Arrangements entrusted to LATNEY'S. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=leroy-williams&pid=169572421&fhid=17011#sthash.RYg3MdMA.dpuf
WILLIAMS LEROY WILLIAMS, JR. "Lee" Joined his parents and older brother, among others, with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1, 2014. A native Washingtonian, he attended Keene Elementary, Rabaut Junior High and Coolidge High Schools. Lee briefly served with the local Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy; and, he was employed by the D.C. Board of Elections for almost 30 years before retiring as a computer specialist in October 2013. Lee loved his life! He especially relished sporting events - so much so that he sought and obtained a successful part-time gig as an usher at Verizon Center, where he enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of his colleagues; and, sports - as a younger man, he was a fantastic volleyball player. Lee liked to travel, exercised by walking to most places, and doted on his niece and godchildren. He took great pleasure in being around good friends; and he took even greater pleasure in being around good food and those good people who could prepare it. As such, Lee steadfastly disallowed anyone to interfere with how he lived his life. He kept a couple of mini-journals; in one he copied: "Life is short. Don't make my day long." At the same time, Lee valued a Christian life. To that end, he sought knowledge and salvation initially through his home church, Tenth Street Baptist Church. Ultimately, Lee gained solace at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, where he frequently attended, when he was working on Sunday afternoons. He believed when he also copied: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift." Lee is survived by two sisters who loved him, Kathy S. Williams and Anita G. W. Fogan; a compassionate sister-in-law, Lois Williams, and two nephews, Lymond Jr. and Darryl; a cherished niece, Avonda S. Fogan and her father, Hubert Von Fogan; a dear uncle and aunt, Charles and Catherine Jones; his adored godchildren, Tyrone, Lesley, Quenton, Leah; and, a tremendous host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held February 22, 2014, 10 a.m. at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001; 202/232-1685. Arrangements entrusted to LATNEY'S. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=leroy-williams&pid=169572421&fhid=17011#sthash.RYg3MdMA.dpuf
WILLIAMS LEROY WILLIAMS, JR. "Lee" Joined his parents and older brother, among others, with Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 1, 2014. A native Washingtonian, he attended Keene Elementary, Rabaut Junior High and Coolidge High Schools. Lee briefly served with the local Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy; and, he was employed by the D.C. Board of Elections for almost 30 years before retiring as a computer specialist in October 2013. Lee loved his life! He especially relished sporting events - so much so that he sought and obtained a successful part-time gig as an usher at Verizon Center, where he enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship of his colleagues; and, sports - as a younger man, he was a fantastic volleyball player. Lee liked to travel, exercised by walking to most places, and doted on his niece and godchildren. He took great pleasure in being around good friends; and he took even greater pleasure in being around good food and those good people who could prepare it. As such, Lee steadfastly disallowed anyone to interfere with how he lived his life. He kept a couple of mini-journals; in one he copied: "Life is short. Don't make my day long." At the same time, Lee valued a Christian life. To that end, he sought knowledge and salvation initially through his home church, Tenth Street Baptist Church. Ultimately, Lee gained solace at First Trinity Lutheran Church in Washington, DC, where he frequently attended, when he was working on Sunday afternoons. He believed when he also copied: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift." Lee is survived by two sisters who loved him, Kathy S. Williams and Anita G. W. Fogan; a compassionate sister-in-law, Lois Williams, and two nephews, Lymond Jr. and Darryl; a cherished niece, Avonda S. Fogan and her father, Hubert Von Fogan; a dear uncle and aunt, Charles and Catherine Jones; his adored godchildren, Tyrone, Lesley, Quenton, Leah; and, a tremendous host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held February 22, 2014, 10 a.m. at Tenth Street Baptist Church, 1000 R Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001; 202/232-1685. Arrangements entrusted to LATNEY'S. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=leroy-williams&pid=169572421&fhid=17011#sthash.RYg3MdMA.dpuf