Death Notices

Henry Leo Williams
June 4, 1941 – August 4, 2025

Henry Leo Williams, age 84 of Ruston, Louisiana, made his way to his Heavenly home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Henry was born in Rayville, Louisiana on Wednesday, June 4, 1941 to Henry R. and Fannie Mae (Rouse) Williams. Henry will be remembered best for being a serious man and a hard worker. He retired from plumbing after 27 years of dedicated service. In his free time Henry liked being outdoors running dogs and hunting squirrels, deer, and rabbit. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and especially, his family.

Those left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 59 years, Bessie (Walker) Williams; children, Perry Williams and Linda, Jessie Williams and Dana, and Sonia Williams and Jason. He also survived by 9 grandchildren; and his siblings, Ruth Noble and Norman, Jimmy R. Williams and Debbie; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Robert Williams and Fannie Mae (Rouse) Williams Minter; and his siblings, Allie B. Walker, Mary Alice Smith, Juanita Williams, and Bobbie Joe Williams.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.