On the 27th day of November 2016, with his loving family by his side, Leroy Williams, 86, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on April 4, 1930, to the late Moses Williams, Sr. and the late Sovillia Guillory Williams in Ville Platte, La.

Leroy was the second child of thirteen. He served as deacon, spiritual adviser and male chorus singer in the church for most of his life. He worked as a share cropper in Ville Platte, La. He later moved with his family to Lake Charles, La and worked as a city employee and retired as an auto mechanic with Firestone Tires. He was a caring and nurturing father. He never met a stranger. He opened his home and heart to anyone who need comforting. He was slow to anger and quick to love. Leroy loved the Lord with all his heart. He brought many souls to Christ through his unconditional love. He was a rock and strength for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a constant present in all of their lives.

He leaves to cherish his memories his former wife, Lillie Bell Tezeno-Williams, his children, Daniel Williams (Betty) of Kenner LA , Rena Robinson of Gonzales, LA, Carolyn Guillory (Tony), Allen Sam, Ronald Sam, Hilda Sam, Ella Sam, Walter Williams (Judy), Lillie Daniel & Barbara Chretien (Nat) all of Lake Charles, LA; 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Nora Leen Thomas, Orelia Fontenot, Ethel Mae Ardoin, Elrena Streety, Issac Williams, Malcolm Williams and Milton Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Verna Mae Jones-Williams; one daughter, Sandra Gail Williams; one grandson, Eric Sam, Sr.; two brothers, Moses Williams Jr., and Lee June Williams; and two sisters, Martha Mae Williams and Elnora Williams Edwards.

Heaven has gain an angel, but earth has lost a saint. Leroy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., and funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Robert L. Owens officiating. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of King's Funeral Home.