Howard DeRoyce Williams "Scooter", a loving husband, sibling, father, uncle, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 57. He was surrounded by his family.

Howard was born in Dallas, TX on December 29, 1965 to the parents of Bobby Joe Williams, Sr. and Essie B. Williams and was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Reagan County High School in Big Lake, TX where he excelled in football and track.

Howard was employed as the Maintenance Lead with the Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) to coordinate and complete projects in various neighborhoods and local businesses throughout the Metroplex. Others grew to depend on Howard for his many talents and skills that he possessed as he loved working with his hands. In addition, Howard worked at Annette's Daycare Center Too!, LLC where the children loved him dearly.

Howard was a passionate sports fan who loved to watch his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He loved all of GOD's creatures and will be missed by his dogs Kizzy, Sampson, and Pocket. Throughout his life, Howard forged many friendships to include co-worker Mr. Albert Rouwtt, that have lasted a lifetime. He was deeply loved and will be equally missed by all who knew him.

Howard is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe Williams, Sr.; mother, Essie B. Williams; and brother Paul Williams.

Howard leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife that he loved dearly, Bobra Annette Williams; siblings, brothers Bobby Joe Williams, Jr. and Donald Ray Williams (Rhonda), and sister Elizabeth Williams; nephew Roosevelt Williams, niece Nakisha Washington; four stepchildren, Lateachia, Kerry (Nikki), Robert, and Shannon (Scott); nine step-grandchildren, Brittany, Naudia, Kennedy, Qeya, Trent, KeShawn, Kierra, DeShaun, and Naomi; sister-in-law Odessa Ford and a host of cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews along with other relatives and friends.