Paul Williams

June 27, 1961

April 4, 2023

Paul Williams, 61, of Little River-Academy,  passed away April 4, 2023. 

He was born June 27, 1961 to Robert and Mildred Williams. 

He  received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Tarleton State University. While at Tarleton, he played football and threw discus.

     After college, Paul began his career in education as an English teacher and coach.  Along with a 35 year teaching career, Paul  served in the United States Army Reserves, serving his country for 25 years and retiring in 2018 as a CW3. His personal military decorations included Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (two awards), NATO Medal, USA/USAF Presidential Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star.

In 2012, Paul married  Amanda.

After retirement, Williams was elected to Little River Academy City Council. He was involved in the Little River United Methodist Church and substituted at Holland ISD.

    He is survived by  his wife, Amanda; nine children,  Morgan and husband Jason; Kristin and husband Ryan; Ashley; Heath and wife Lizzie; Koby and wife Mariah, Kinsey and husband Preston; Joe; Jack and Brooklyn; 13 grandchildren and numerous other extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul Williams Memorial Scholarship at Holland ISD.

  Visitation was April 10  at Dossman Funeral Home. Funeral Service was April 11  at Temple Bible Church. Williams was buried at Wilson Valley Cemetery with military honors.