Michael D. (Mickey) Williams, 77, of Waco, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at Providence Hospital. He was surrounded by family.
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Thursday, September 7 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 10AM Friday, September 8 at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff
Mickey was born in Ft. Worth, Texas; however, he spent the majority of his life in Waco with his mother, Fern, and sisters, Linda Kay and Gayle. Mickey met Judy Rader in junior high, were married in 1962, and raised a family in Waco. Mickey worked at Oak Farms Dairy, formerly Pure Milk Company, for 47 years. He enjoyed playing golf until his health started declining but continued to spend time with friends playing Gin Rummy.
Mickey was well-respected in the community and had many long-time friends. Mickey’s greatest pride and joy was his family. He was close to his sisters and their families, as well as his own. All the babies have always loved “Pop.”
Mickey’s family is sad to lose its patriarch but grateful he is no longer suffering. He will be missed greatly by family, friends, and even some people who just knew him a little.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Bintliff Williams, in-laws Bill and Lucille Rader, brother-in-law, Larry Janes, and sister-in-law Linda Rader.
He is survived by a large and loving family, including his wife, Judy Williams, and their children, Sherry, Mike, and David and their families, and sisters, Linda Kay Janes and Gayle Hinson and their families, and brother-in-law, Bill “Poncho” Rader and his family:
Daughter, Sherry, and husband, Ricky Moore of Chalk Bluff; grandson Michael Moore and wife Crystal, and great-granddaughters, Camille, Genevieve, and Lexie, of Plano.
Son, Mike Williams and wife Yvette of The Woodlands; grandsons Grayson Williams, of Houston, and Alex Williams of The Woodlands.
Son, David Williams of Waco, granddaughters, Kaelyn Williams of Waco and Reann King or Euless.
Sister Linda Kay Janes of McGregor; nephew Jeff Parsons and wife Megan, great-niece, Zoie and great-nephew, Cameron, of Moody; nephew, Jason Parsons and wife Misty of McGregor; great-niece Dana and husband, Brady King and great-great nieces Ryan and Jaci, of McGregor.
Sister Gayle Hinson of Huntsville; niece, Lindsay Larson, and great-niece, Lyla Larson of Katy.
Brother-in-law, Bill “Poncho” Rader, nephews David and Dustin, and niece Holly.
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So sorry for your loss. I remember Mickie from northern little league. He was a great man
Words cannot express our sorrow at this time. We have been a part of Mickey’s family, his mom, and sisters, since I was a child. They lived by us while I was growing up, I was their babysitter for Sherry, Michael and David. Dad and Mickey worked together at Pure Milk. Mickey and his family were and are still a part of our family. Our love and prayers are with them now and always. Kathy White Tooker and Jack White
I’m so sorry for the loss of this wonderful person. I know he was so caring and took on the responsibility of being everything to everyone. Your family was blessed to have him influence and lead you all. He will be with each of you always.
I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear about Mickey,He was a really nice guy,loved the dairy business and was a good friend. I know Mike and family bwill miss him.
I’m so Sorry for your loss,I always though a lot for Mr Williams and the family.Grew up in the same area and remember Mr.Willams being so active at Northern little league.May God Bless The Williams Family.Barry Ritter
Mickey was a great person. My family and I enjoyed spending time at their home with their kids! Never met a nicer man, you will be missed my friend. Prayers forJudy, Sherry and the boys. Much love from the Anthony Family.
I’m so sorry for your loss! He always gave me the biggest hugs when I would see him at HEB many moons ago.
David, hugs and love for you❤️ during this difficult time.
Keeping you and family in my prayers
I worked for Mickey for several years at Oak Farms Dairy, Mick was so good to me and everyone else and well respected and an understanding leader for all of us that worked with him. I know the pain and heartache the family is going through right now. I pray
for the family as they go through these tough times.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Mr. Williams will always be apart of my childhood memories, from walking to pure milk after school at wiley, to the trips to pizza hut and the outings on the boat skiing. And so many more, He was always larger than life life, someone we all looked up to. My mother and I will keep you all in our prayers.
Mickey will be missed by all family and friends. Mickey never met a stranger. I had the pleasure of working with Mickey for many years in the Dairy Industry and he always helped keep me grounded. He always had everyone smiling and laughing even through tough times. I pray for peace and comfort both for him and the family. Mike his son has followed in his footsteps and has also been very successful. Mickey will be missed but never forgotten. God Bless
We will miss “The Mick”. He was always fun to work with and be around. Mickey was a good milkman but a better husband, dad and family man. May GOD Bless all of the Williams family as You celebrate his life.
So sad to hear of Mickey’s passing, so many memories with him. A great man that I loved working for and with, he was always there to help you.
What childhood memories I have, Thanks Mr Williams for all the memiories and most of all letting all of us hang out at your house for many years. Definitely some of the best year of my life!!!!
My condolences to the Williams Family, Thanks Mr Williams for all the memories and letting all of us hang out at your house for all them years. So many childhood memories were made. You definitely impacted a lot of folks and you will be missed.
Sorry for the family and community loss Mickey was a good man I worked for oak farms for probably 10 years as a mechanic. Mickey always had my back . He was a no nonsense person but knew an asset when he saw it. I will miss the morning coffee at papa bears.
Judy and family, we were so sad to learn of Mickey’s passing. We have a lot of fond memories from our days at the golf course. Mickey was certainly well liked and respected. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
I met Mickey when he was 11 years old and I was 14. I lived across the street from the Williams family. I loved them all so much. We both married in the same year and had our children almost at the same time. My family and his remained very close friends forever as well as our children. Mickey and Judy remained our close friends forever. There will never be another one like Mickey. My heart is so broken and it will be a long while before l can begin to heal and accept that he is gone. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of his family during this difficult time. My love, hugs and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear and sending prayers and condolences to the family. What a spirit we have all lost. I met Mickey during the Pure Milk days and worked with him through the years. Leader in the dairy industry and had the respect of his peers. He loved his family, his business and all the people around him. I think we could all tell great stories about Mickey but I will leave it with a wonderful person that looked out for all of us.
Mrs Williams and family so sorry for your loss. Mickey was my coach at Northern little league for three years 67-69. He was a really good man .
I just learned of Mickey’s passing today (Sept 15) and cant believe I wasn’t there to say goodbye to my long time friend of 45 yrs. Mickey and Judy were such great people and always had a welcome mat for any strays coming around like me! HA! So many good times with these two and their kids. Now they are all grown and have families of their own.
Mickey was a great man who will live on thru his family to to keep family traditions alive. He will be missed but never forgotten. Such a great story teller! Rest in Peace Mickey and thank you for all the good times!
Jeanna Kish
I just learned of Mickey’s passing a week ago.
Hope and Pray you’ll are doing well. My condolences to the family.
I worked at Oak Farms Dairy for Mickey. He was a very kind Man and Boss!! Positive attitude, Great Boss!
I worked with his son Mike also. Another Great Williams.