Sgt. 1st Class O’Neal Alphonso Williams Sr., U.S. Army (Ret), passed away on Sunday, May 12. He was born in Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, to wonderful parents, Donald and Eileen Williams. He proudly served and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service.
He had a passion for deep sea fishing in his favorite spots, St. Croix and Corpus Christi. O’Neal mastered various hobbies: woodworking, electronics, carpentry, stained glass, mechanic and gardening. One of his pleasures was the game of darts; he served as champion of the game at the Pentagon for five years.
His life and career were devoted to his family. His wife and children admired him not only as their father, but as a great teacher and inspiration in their lives. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Estalya Hendricks, Mildred Williams and Evelyn Williams. O’Neal is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara Williams; children: Rena Williams, Tina Williams, Lena Williams, Otis Williams, Fraizer Williams, O’Neal Williams Jr. and O’Neal Alex Williams; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers: Donald Williams and Wilbur Williams; brother-in-law, Eugene Banks; sisters: Elluise Williams, Eugenie Samuels, Carmen Morell, Areca Williams and Estelle Williams; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Porter Loring on McCullough. A service will be held at noon on Thursday, May 16, at Porter Loring Chapel, 1101 McCullough Avenue, San Antonio, Texas. Interment will be in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Mourners are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
All funeral arrangements are by Porter Loring Mortuary, 800-460-2704.
