Emmitt Williams, Jr., 94, of Galveston, was born November 27, 1927, to the late Emmitt Williams, Sr. and Grace Cooper in Galveston, TX. He was raised in Galveston and attended Galveston Public Schools. Emmitt gave his life to Christ at an early age.

Emmitt served his country by enlisting in the U. S. Army. He later became a Merchant Seaman, and retired after many years of service. Wanting to remain busy Emmitt became a school crossing guard with Galveston ISD, where he also retired after years of service.

He was a faithful member of Shiloh AME Church of Galveston, where he served in Sons of Allen Men's Group.

Emmitt was preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Mariah Lee Jammer Williams.

He is survived by nieces, Angie Sheinall and Sherrie Jackson; devoted cousin, Qwendolyn Guzman and extended family, church family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2022, from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the Historic Avenue L Baptist Church, 2612 Ave. L, Galveston; Graveside service will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mims Cemetery, 3810 FM 521, Brazoria, TX 77422, Pastor Damon L. Blakeley, I, officiating.