A bouncing baby boy was born to Sylvia June Battle. She named
Him Harold Gene Williams. Gene received his education in the
Lorenzo Independent School District. After graduating from high
school, he proudly entered the United States Army, serving his
country with honor. At an early age, he accepted the Lord Jesus
Christ as his Savior and was baptized at Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church. After his military service, Gene married Darlene Reed,
and three children were born from this union: Harold Gene
Williams Jr. (“Little Gene”), Sheree Williams, and Lynette
Williams. In 1988, Harold relocated to El Paso, Texas, where he
met his life partner, Josie Loftus. He lovingly raised Josie’s four
children as his own. Gene was the proud owner and operator of
his own trucking company. Though he spent many hours on the
road, he treasured time with family above all else. Harold Gene
was preceded in death by his mother Sylvia June Williams,
stepfather Willie Lee, son Harold “Little Gene” Williams Jr.,
and brother Harold Ray Williams (“Pitnee”).
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Josie Loftus Williams;
brothers Roger Battle (Joyce) and Arthur Ray Battle; sister
Willie Fay Williams; daughters Lynette Williams, Sheree Williams,
and Raven West; stepchildren Joseph, Tracey, and Angela; eleven
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday May 14, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm with a funeral service at 12:00 pm at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 North Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. A Graveside Service will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, Texas 79906, on May 14, 2026.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Baker, Joseph Baker Jr., Anthony Ybarra, Julian Alexander Orozco, Shane Becher, and Abel Orozco.
