Connie Lee Williams made another safe crossing on October 14, 2021. He was born on a farm twelve miles west of New Madrid, Missouri on April 15, 1939. He attended Risco Consolidated High School and college at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, Missouri. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis. He became a Tennessee license professional engineer on April 14, 1989 and worked for several private firms as well as for Shelby County.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, three brothers, and his first wife, Kathleen.
He is survived by an older sister, Mary Helen (Kermit) Hankins of Bartlett, Tennessee, two sons, Jefferson Williams (Maxine) of Chenoa, Illinois, and Mark Williams (Kelley) of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, nine grandchildren, Joshua Williams (Abby) of Normal, Illinois, Austin Williams (Hailey) of Pontiac, Illinois, Ben Williams on Nashville, Tennessee, Michaela Williams of Lancaster,, Pennsylvania, Luke Williams of York, Penn Gabe Williams, Jaden Williams, Sarah Williams, and Sol Williams of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and a great granddaughter, Carolelynn (Goose).
Connie loved to fish, swim in the pool, and take walks.
Connie preceded his wife Rose Williams by 15 hours. Rose was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and died in Bartlett on October 15, 2021 and is survived by a brother Bobbie (Judy) Watts of Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her first husband Palmer Brewton, and a son Palmer Brewton, Jr. Rose loved to quilt and was an amazing cook. Connie loved to fish, swim in the pool, and take walks.
Connie and Rose were married for 21 years and were active members of Christ Church of Bartlett.
A memorial service for Connie Lee and Rose Marie will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133 A visitation will be held an hour prior to services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Williams family.
