Roll Call Tribute

Gary Allan Williams 

July 26, 1950 - January 9, 2026 

Gary Allan Williams, age 75 years, went to his Heavenly home on January 9, 2026, at his residence with his beloved wife by his side. He was born in Palestine, Texas July 26, 1950, to Robert "Red" Williams and Ava Jeane Walker Williams. Gary attended Palestine Schools where he made many lifelong friends. He played baseball at a young age at the YMCA, and later football at Palestine High School. Graduating from PHS in 1968, Gary later graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA degree as part of the Class of 1972.

He was a Petroleum Landman for several years, later purchasing his father's interest in Anderson County Abstract Co., where he worked until 2016, when he sold out and retired. His main interests were watching College Football (especially following the Texas Aggies), reading about history (especially the Civil War era), and admiring God's beautiful creation in the way of traveling by RV or staying in cabins. He was a humble man and very kind and understanding. He taught more by actions than by words.

He was predeceased by his parents and his favorite aunt Betty Carnathan and uncle Jake Carnathan. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna Madewell Williams; daughter, Ashley Brown and spouse Gary with their children, Allie, Boone and Carter; stepchildren, Laura Kolstad and spouse Joel, Julie Lovelady and spouse Chad with their children, Caden and Emily Wayne Fletcher and children, Abby, Rachel and Ben.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Ed Johnston, Dudley Vickers, Eddie Moore, Bill Brown, Steve Pickett, Don Dennis, David French, Wayne Fletcher, Bill Aman, Tracy Perry, Chad Lovelady, Caden Lovelady, Andrew Harris, Gary Brown, and Joel Blanchard.

Graveside services for Gary Williams are scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, January 12, 2026, at Palestine City Cemetery with his nephew Pastor Josh Dennis of Westwood Baptist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home.