Lemuel Williams

Lemuel Osborn Williams, 84, of Rosebud, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Baileyville. Rev. Paul Burleson will officiate. Burial will follow in Morning Star Cemetery.

Mr. Williams was born February 21, 1936 in Baileyville to John Henry and Annie Whitfield Williams. He lived all of his life in the Rosebud area. He graduated from Wilson White High School in Rosebud and attended Texas Southern University. He married Illayvonne Campbell on August 20, 1960. He worked for Central Freight Lines for 32 years and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Illayvonne Williams of Rosebud, one daughter, Kavey Wallace of Rosebud, five  brothers, Marshall Williams, Charles Williams, Redus Williams, John Henry Williams Jr., all of Dallas and Winston Williams of Lott, three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Saturday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud.