Brother Ennis Emanuel Williams provided an example of the very essence of “service to all mankind.”
Ennis Emanuel Williams, Jr. of Galveston, Texas passed away surrounded by family on July 3, 2013.
Ennis was born on January 11, 1945 to Ruby Rantrope and Ennis E. Williams, Sr. in Galveston, Texas. He was baptized at the age of nine at West Point Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. J.L. Sargeant. He served as a deacon at Shiloh AME Church, and later joined his wife and family at Avenue L Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon, trustee, and on the finance committee.
He started his teaching career at Sam Houston Middle School in math and science and advanced to Assistant Principal at Weis Middle School and later Ball High School. He was an active member of the community, serving in many organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Galveston Historical Foundation and the Old Central Cultural Center.
The Ennis E. Williams Memorial Scholarship has been established in his honor, awarding college funding for top Galveston Ball High School seniors who have demonstrated high academic achievement, good character, and service to the community.
Annually, the Ennis E. Williams Memorial Scholarship Luncheon is held to continue honoring his legacy and to help raise funds for these scholarships.
Donations to the Ennis E. Williams, Jr Scholarship Fund may be made by clicking on this link. Or, you may download a sponsorship form by clicking HERE and returning the form as per the accompanying instructions.
Thank you for your kind donations.