JIMMY MCDOWELL WILLIAMS
Leaky ~ Jimmy McDowell Williams, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born in Fort Worth on May 26, 1937 to the late Jow McDowell Williams and Minnie Maurice Mead Williams.
Jimmy graduated from Refugio High School in 1956, attended Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. Soon after, he married Linda Arlene Kelley of Refugio. Together they raised three children; daughters, Kelley Williams Harrell (Tony), Allison Williams Kelly and son, Chad Williams (Donna).
Jimmy worked at Quintana Petroleum as a tool pusher, where he retired at the age of 61. Jimmy was a master carpenter in his spare time, but his greatest creation was not with his hands but with his kind heart.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Linda, his three children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. 419 North Market Street, Leakey, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Leaky, Texas.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracefuneralhome.net. Arrangements entrusted to Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy, Victoria
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