Dates
On August 12, 1928, God blessed the world with the birth of Frank Stuart Williams to John and Frankie Williams in Eldorado, TX. He grew up on a family farm and understood the worth of land and the foundation it provided to many families. His life took a serious turn when he responded to Uncle Sam’s call, and he enlisted in the Army. He served from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War. He completed his tour, then went on to attend Texas Tech University. While completing his education, he met the love of his life, Betty Ruth Franks. They soon married and raised their son, Charles, who was a devoted and faithful son, following the example of his father. Upon graduation from Texas Tech, Stuart began a career in accounting which fit him like a glove. He had a lengthy career with Anderson Clayton. Even after retirement, he worked with smaller businesses trying to assist everyone who asked. He was astute with numbers wherever he was. He even found it fun to be able to add up the cost of groceries before the checker could even add the final item!
He and Betty spent many fun times in Ruidoso, NM at the horse races. In later years, Stuart became a regular attendee at the Race Barn in Fredericksburg, TX working with numbers any way one could imagine. It was fun to see how accurate he could be. When getting to the Race Barn became more than a challenge, he added some sports teams and rodeos to the list of his favorite things, as well as western movies, Perry Mason, and MASH.
He was a faithful attendee at First Presbyterian Church in Abilene. When he and Betty Ruth moved to San Angelo, he continued his faithfulness with Sierra Vista United Methodist Church. He looked forward to being a volunteer back row greeter each week and participating in activities like Fun Fest and Sunday lunches with friends.
Saving the best for last, Stuart was more than a faithful friend to so many, especially in Village East. If there was someone who needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment or treatment, he was there. If there was someone who needed any kind of help, he was there. Daily newspapers appeared at the door instead of in the street. It was almost like he was a guardian angel for the folks at Village East. He checked on friends and newcomers alike to be sure needs were met. Somehow, the maintenance man might appear or other friends. The verse that reminds me of Stuart, quietly going about his day, just being helpful and encouraging, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law” Galatians 5:22-23.
Stuart is now present with the Lord as of February 19, 2025. He was a very special man who was so loved and will be so missed.
Stuart is survived by his son, Charles and wife Kathy; two grandsons, Steven Williams and Brian Williams; granddaughter, Keiland Williams; nieces, Jacqueline McDonald and husband George, Avan Blair, and Susan Wilson and husband Steve.
The family will receive friends at Harper Funeral Home on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 5 – 7 PM.