Gary Anthony Williams Sr.

January 27, 1945 - November 29, 2020

Gary Anthony Williams, Sr., of Iowa, born on January 27, 1945 in Morgan City, son of the late Stanley J. Williams and Eula Mae Boudreaux, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the age of 75. Gary attended Morgan City High. He served in the Louisiana National Guard from 1965 to 1971 and was in the U. S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine. He was a member of Iowa First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Gary served the Iowa community as a reserve officer for the police department. He obtained his 1500-ton Captain’s License and spent over 47 years in the oilfield and marine industry. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his Labrador retriever, Sheba and tending to his chickens, primarily, Little Blue. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Stanley J. Williams, Jr.; Lonnie D. Williams and Carolee Territo. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sharon Williams; sons, Gary Anthony Williams, Jr. (Darlene); Robert Midgett; daughter, Anjanette Bellard (Brandon); siblings, Timothy J. Williams (Roxanne); Barbara Brown; Debra Bonvillian; grandchildren, Gary Anthony “Trey” Williams, III; Sydney Ann Williams; Drake Kyle Williams; Noah Bryce Bellard; Devaney Noel Bellard; Zachary Glade Bellard; great-granddaughter, Raegan Elise Zaunbracher and a great-granddaughter on the way, Callie Mae Williams. A Gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Olivier officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. In accordance with state regulations, attendees for visitation and services are respectfully asked to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.