TITLE: In memory of Everett Barker "Butch" Williams.

SUMMARY: In memory of Everett Barker "Butch" Williams.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Everett Barker "Butch" Williams on July 25, 2022, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, A native of Beaumont, Everett Williams was born on February 6, 1942, to Floyd Everett and Villa Mae Morehead Williams, and he grew up in Anahuac with two siblings, Drew and Kathy; while attending school in Anahuac, he excelled in sports, earning honorable mention All-State honors in football and placing in several state track events; during this time, he met the love of his life, the former Shirley Jenkins, whom he wed in 1963; over the course of 58 years of marriage, the couple made their home in Hankamer and raised three sons, Everett, Tim, and Danny; and WHEREAS, Mr. Williams attended Baylor University on a football scholarship and played on the team that won the 1963 Bluebonnet Bowl championship; in 1966, he graduated from The University of Texas School of Law, and he took an associate position with the Houston law firm of Dempsey Prappas; he subsequently moved to Baytown and became a partner in the law firm of Reid, Strickland & Gillette, where he practiced real estate law for more than five decades; and WHEREAS, In later life, Mr. Williams was blessed with six grandchildren, Jerod, Hannah, Grace, Gage, Charlotte, and Cooper, and a "bonus grandchild," Carl Isaacs, along with four great-grandchildren, Gideon, Teagan, Asher, and Finn; devoted to his faith, he attended services at the Church of Christ in Mont Belvieu for over 60 years, and he further dedicated himself to his community in his roles as a director of Anahuac National Bank and American Plant Food in Galena Park for many decades; he enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors, and he was admired for his gifts as both a superb cook and a wonderful storyteller; and WHEREAS, Everett Williams was a source of joy and inspiration to all who were privileged to know him, and he will forever hold a cherished place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature pay tribute to the life of Everett Barker "Butch" Williams and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Everett Williams. Leo-Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1367 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House