WADY CARL WILLIAMS
December 25, 1944 ~ September 22, 2023
Wady Carl Williams was the fourth child born to Shirley and Vinnie Mae Williams on December 25, 1944, in Garwood, Texas.
Wady graduated from E.H. Henry High School in Eagle Lake, Texas in 1963 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, in 1970 from Prairie View A&M University, a public historically black land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas.
Following graduation, Wady was hired as an Engineer with the DOT/Federal Highway Administration. He built a career at FHWA lasting almost 30 years, during which time he held the positions of Highway Engineer and Legislative Coordinator. While in the training program in Washington, DC, Wady met Veronica (Roni); they soon became a couple.
Wady and Roni married on August 17, 1974, at Saint George’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC when he was 29 and she was 25 years old. From this union, they became the proud parents of two sons, Brian Cornell and Derek Cameron, and one grandson, Cameron. For most of their marriage, they lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbia, Maryland. In 2012, Wady and Roni relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Wady was quite the car enthusiast. Everyone knows how he loved his Porsche. If you ever rode with him, it was a memorable experience! He was an avid golfer. In retirement, he enjoyed tending his lawn, reading the paper and car magazines, watching westerns, and connecting with friends. He loved going to Prairie View Football games especially homecoming with fellow alumni/co-workers and his childhood friend; all of whom can attest to the experience of riding with Wady.
Wady was a loving husband and father. Left to cherish his memory are Roni, his wife of 49 years, children, Brian and Derek, grandchild Cameron, one brother, Charles Augusta (Belinda) and one sister Billie Ruth. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family, and friends.
Wady is preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Vinnie Mae, his sisters, Doris Jean and Mary Ann, and brothers, Shirley, Jr. and Joe Douglas.
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Interment following service: October 4, 2023 12:00 am - August 26, 2025 2:30 pm
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Your kindness and smile will live on in our hearts and memories We will never forget how wonderful you were. Eternal love and peace.
To the Williams family: You all are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow and may God bless his family is my pray. Wady and I were schoolmates at E. H. Henry High School, Eagle Lake, TX. Ima Jean Austin Butler
My prayers are with you Mrs Williams and your family. When it attempts to become overwhelming, just ask God to give you strength and everything will be alright. I was a classmate of Wady’s at E. H. Henry in Eagle, Lake.
I ‘m Margaret Parker McTear a classmate of Wady Carl Williams we graduated from E.H.Henry High Schoo in 1963.. Wady was a true friend and I’m going to miss him. Trust in God and you will be blessed as time move on. God is good all the time and he will never leave you Keep the faith and everything will be alright.
Wady was a good friend and colleague at the Federal Highway Administration for many years.
We offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of sadness. May God bless you and bring you peace.
Wady and I was classmates & graduated together in 1963 from E.H. Henry Hi School in Eagle Lake, TX.
My condolences and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Put your trust in GODS hands.
The sorrow will past.
Wady and I were 1963 graduates of E. H. Henry High School where we were a competitive group of friends that had so much fun as teenagers. Waddy and I also attended Prairie View A&M University. My deepest sympathy for Mrs. Williams, children and family during this bereavement time. May the love of God sustain you.
Nancy Coleman Arriola
Wady and I graduated together in 1963 from E H Henry Hi School in Eagle Lake, Texas. I am praying for the
Williams family that the Lord will strengthen them during this time of bereavement. “The effectual fervent prayer of
a righteous man availeth much, James 5:16″. Keep the faith and put your trust in the LORD.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thinking of your family and keeping you all in prayer. Wishing you all moments of peace and comfort as you remember your husband and father. I attended high school with Wady, a wonderful person. Dolores Bateman Edwards