Jim Williams

James (Jim) Alonzo Williams, 69, of Bastrop,TX, passed away on October 18, 2020, in Kyle, TX, of natural causes. The third of nine children, he was born December 15 th, 1950, in Austin, Texas. He attended William B Travis High School, graduating in 1969. He and Deborah Smith married in 1971, spent 26 years together, and raised 5 children in Bastrop, TX. He had a long career as a carpenter and construction superintendent, working on several prominent Austin landmarks such as the Austin Convention Center and the State Capitol. He is survived by his children, Dave (Tiffany), Josh (Elizabeth), Bobby (Mindy), Heather, and Daniel (Jana). "Pop" will be lovingly remembered by his ten grandchildren, Tate, Tenley, Ainsley, Charlie, Owen, Sydney, Ethan, Aubrey, Bryce, and Lilly. He is also survived by his eight siblings, Mary (Jerry), Rita (Jim), Dottie, Ruthie, Casey (Joanne), Barbie (Ken), Susan (James), and Pat (DeeDee), and his 24 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Eugene Williams and Beatrice Joan Casey Williams, and his brother-in-law, Dick Ewing. Those who so desire may make donations in memory of Jim to the missions of Gruene United Methodist Church (grueneumc.org; select "Give" tab; select "Special Missions" tab). Jim was always a man to help out anyone in need, and we know he would be honored to have us contribute to these great missionary outreach programs.