Mr. Gary Shawn Williams "Red", 55, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Williams, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel, located at 1395 Gladys Street in Beaumont, Texas 77701. A public viewing will be held for Mr. Williams, on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m., and visitation on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Service will follow at Anthony Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas. For your safety, social distancing and facial masks are recommended.

Celebrating The Life of

Gary Shawn Williams

"Red"

Gary Shawn Williams, better known as "Red," was born in Franklin, Louisiana on August 24, 1969 the late to Hilda B. Brown Williams and Reverend Collins Clay.

Gary accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized b y the late Pastor James Otis, Sr. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Franklin, Louisiana.  Gary attended Foster Elementary School in his younger years.

Gary's entire family relocated to Beaumont Texas where he attended Central High School.

He united with Mount Rose Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Mattock who always was an encouragement in Gary's life.  Gary visited many churches during his lifetime and would always ask you to "please keep me in your prayers" He suffered many illnesses in his body, but he was always an encouragement to others, and always kept a smile on his face.

Gary loved his family, his music (old school) working outside, fellowshipping with f amily, friends and workers at St. Giles Living Center. He had a personality that was contagious. You couldn't help but love him!  His favorite cousin and dance partner was Kay Byrd, who would always get the party started.  Gary never met a stranger.

Gary transitioned from this life unto eternal glory on April 26, 2025 after many years of illnesses at his home.  Gary was preceded in death his parents, Hilda B. Williams and Reverend Collins Clay; grandparents, Letha and Martin Brown, Sr.; sister, Valerie Corbin; brother, Ronnie Williams; aunt and uncle Helen & Rix Watson, Sr.

Gary Memories will remain in the hearts of his brothers, Rodney Williams, Terry Williams (Beatrice) and Deno Williams; sisters, Minister Linette Grogan and Vanessa  Webb (Joey); aunt Janice  Bailey (Reverend Charles) all of Beaumont; aunts, Minister Julie C. Lewis and Norma C. Linzer; uncle, Reverend Anderson Clay, Sr. of New Iberia, Louisiana; Host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Gary loved his bonus family, caregivers and staff from St. Giles Living Center. He will truly be missed, take your rest.