Henry Clay Williams, Jr. married Miss Chloe Branum on 3 January 1912 at Olney, Texas
Henry Clay Williams, Jr., 75, was a life-long resident of Young County and one of Newcastle's most prominent and well-known citizens.
Services were held at First Methodist Church in Newcastle with Rev. J.A. Bell of Abilene, former pastor, Rev. R.D. Williams, pastor of Newcastle Baptist, and Rev. Jerden Davis, a local pastor. "Little Henry" was one of the pioneers of Young County. He probably knew more people of Young County by their first name than any other man. His friends were numerous. He was a man of sterling character and a heart full of compassion for his fellow man. In his passing, Newcastle and Young County lost one of its most valuable citizens. He was raised in Young County and attended the public schools of the county. After graduating from high school, in 1914, he began working with the John E. Morrison Company. He continued with the mercantile house until the close of 1933. Mr. Williams served as Young County Sheriff from 1934 to January 1942. Since that time he has made his home in Newcastle where he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Williams was interested in hunting, race horses, and racing.
Survived by his wife; one daughter - Mrs. Frank Beneke; one son - H.B. Williams; one sister - Mrs. V.A. Watson; two brothers - Bee Williams and Roland Williams.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Henry Clay Williams, Jr., 75, was a life-long resident of Young County and one of Newcastle's most prominent and well-known citizens.
Services were held at First Methodist Church in Newcastle with Rev. J.A. Bell of Abilene, former pastor, Rev. R.D. Williams, pastor of Newcastle Baptist, and Rev. Jerden Davis, a local pastor. "Little Henry" was one of the pioneers of Young County. He probably knew more people of Young County by their first name than any other man. His friends were numerous. He was a man of sterling character and a heart full of compassion for his fellow man. In his passing, Newcastle and Young County lost one of its most valuable citizens. He was raised in Young County and attended the public schools of the county. After graduating from high school, in 1914, he began working with the John E. Morrison Company. He continued with the mercantile house until the close of 1933. Mr. Williams served as Young County Sheriff from 1934 to January 1942. Since that time he has made his home in Newcastle where he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Williams was interested in hunting, race horses, and racing.
Survived by his wife; one daughter - Mrs. Frank Beneke; one son - H.B. Williams; one sister - Mrs. V.A. Watson; two brothers - Bee Williams and Roland Williams.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Henry Clay Williams, Jr. married Miss Chloe Branum on 3 January 1912 at Olney, Texas
Henry Clay Williams, Jr., 75, was a life-long resident of Young County and one of Newcastle's most prominent and well-known citizens.
Services were held at First Methodist Church in Newcastle with Rev. J.A. Bell of Abilene, former pastor, Rev. R.D. Williams, pastor of Newcastle Baptist, and Rev. Jerden Davis, a local pastor. "Little Henry" was one of the pioneers of Young County. He probably knew more people of Young County by their first name than any other man. His friends were numerous. He was a man of sterling character and a heart full of compassion for his fellow man. In his passing, Newcastle and Young County lost one of its most valuable citizens. He was raised in Young County and attended the public schools of the county. After graduating from high school, in 1914, he began working with the John E. Morrison Company. He continued with the mercantile house until the close of 1933. Mr. Williams served as Young County Sheriff from 1934 to January 1942. Since that time he has made his home in Newcastle where he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Williams was interested in hunting, race horses, and racing.
Survived by his wife; one daughter - Mrs. Frank Beneke; one son - H.B. Williams; one sister - Mrs. V.A. Watson; two brothers - Bee Williams and Roland Williams.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
Henry Clay Williams, Jr., 75, was a life-long resident of Young County and one of Newcastle's most prominent and well-known citizens.
Services were held at First Methodist Church in Newcastle with Rev. J.A. Bell of Abilene, former pastor, Rev. R.D. Williams, pastor of Newcastle Baptist, and Rev. Jerden Davis, a local pastor. "Little Henry" was one of the pioneers of Young County. He probably knew more people of Young County by their first name than any other man. His friends were numerous. He was a man of sterling character and a heart full of compassion for his fellow man. In his passing, Newcastle and Young County lost one of its most valuable citizens. He was raised in Young County and attended the public schools of the county. After graduating from high school, in 1914, he began working with the John E. Morrison Company. He continued with the mercantile house until the close of 1933. Mr. Williams served as Young County Sheriff from 1934 to January 1942. Since that time he has made his home in Newcastle where he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Williams was interested in hunting, race horses, and racing.
Survived by his wife; one daughter - Mrs. Frank Beneke; one son - H.B. Williams; one sister - Mrs. V.A. Watson; two brothers - Bee Williams and Roland Williams.
Contributed by Dorman Holub
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