Henry John
Williams
March 31, 1947 - January 3, 2023
Henry John “Harry” Williams, age 75, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5th from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 6th at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kuzhichalil officiating. Burial will be at St. Michaels Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Helen M. Williams.
Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Joseph Williams; sons, George J. Williams (Teresa) and Jason N. Williams (Kristen); grandchildren, Jordan Corum (Holden), Caitlin Williams, Cole Williams, Carter Williams, Chase Williams, Marlo Williams, and Matthew Williams; great-grandchildren, Charles Henry Corum and Leah James Corum.
Harry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member and President of Florence Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, and Knights of Pythias and was retired with Lauderdale County and Morgan County Court House as a Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. He was a graduate of Coffee High School in 1965 and in 1985 through 1987 was a Coffee High Soccer Coach. He was a 1969 graduate of St. Bernard College and went on to obtain his Master’s Degree at the University of Alabama.
Visitation
January 5, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Visitation
Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
January 5, 2023 6:00 pm
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January 6, 2023
1:00 pm
Funeral
St Joseph Catholic Church, Plum Street, Florence, AL, USA
January 6, 2023 1:00 pm
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January 6, 2023
2:00 pm
Interment
St Michael Catholic Church, County Road 30, St Florian, Alabama, USA
January 6, 2023 2:00 pm
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8 Comments on “Henry John Williams”
Hearing of Harry’s passing was a hard blow. I’ve known him for about sixty years. He was in the eighth grade and I in the second, at St. Joseph. My family and I knew his Mom and Dad very well. I also served in the Florence Javcees with him.
Professionally, he was the best Juvenile Probation Officer I ever knew. I never got to work for him, but when I became a JPO, I tried to do it as he wanted me too. We’ll all miss him family, friends and colleagues, he was a great advocate for the children of Alabama. Rest well sir, and may God’s perpetual light shine upon him always…
Dear Cousin Charlotte and family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your dear William. We turn to our Bible for comfort for as Christians, we have the blessed promise of the return of our Lord Jesus.
John 11:25 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Psalms 116:15 – Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Wish we could be with you to offer a comforting hug and shoulder to lean on. We are however with you in spirit and love.
Becky Jo Hannie Bussey and Hannie family members of George and Rebekah Cornelius Hannie
Charlotte,
I am so sorry to hear about Harry. He was a good man who leaves behind a great legacy. Prayers for you and your family during this hard time. He loved his family.
I am so sorry for the loss of my friend Harry. He was a great friend and fine person. I will miss him greatly.
May God bless and keep Charlotte and the family.
May God bless and keep Charlotte and the family. I will greatly miss my friend Harry.
I am saddened to learn of Harry’s passing. His professionalism, knowledge and guidance made him an outstanding mentor to me and all his employees. He was the best boss I ever had. Apart from his work, he was devoted to Charlotte and his family. He will be missed by all for his knowledge and steadfastness. My condolences and sympathy to his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Charlotte, sorry in typing, I missed all of Harry’s name and ended up with just a portion of Williams. Our love to all of you, Cousin Becky Jo!
I had the pleasure to know, and work with, Harry during my gone as a probation officer. If there ever was a tough job, being a probation and parole officer is one of the most demanding. The day I was hired I asked the supervisor on duty in Montgomery where to start to learn about “the job from hell”. He said “ get in your car and drive 30 miles up the road to and see Harry Williams”. I walked into the Lauderdale County Courthouse up to the fourth floor and to the very back to a small office. There sat a guy with a handle bar moustache , loosened tie, surrounded by a cloud of smoke That was the beginning of a relationship that lasted from that day to now, some 42 years. Everything I learned I applied as a probation parole officer, social worker and police officer .He was calm in a storm, smart as a whip, always willing to help and nice as peach cobbler with ice cream. I lost a friend; the state lost a legend. RIP Brother