Kenneth Oliver Williams, 91, a native of Sulphur Springs, Texas and resident of Slidell, Louisiana since1969 joined our heavenly father on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

He was born July 9, 1932, to the late Byron L. and Lorena H. Williams

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Byron L. Williams, Jr., Hobbs Williams, Stanley Williams, James Williams, and Joseph Williams

Beloved husband of the late Nelda Rose Williams.

Survived by his devoted children, Matthew B. Williams (Tami), and Carmel W. Everard (Dave). He was the loving P-Paw to five grandchildren: Joshua B. Williams, Courtney W. Hall, Stacey Cruz, Stephanie Nikolas, and Taylor Nikolas: six great grandchildren; Michael Hall, Piper Rose Hall, Kilee Melancon, Trey LaSalle, Rylee Raffo, Eva Sanchell and two great-great grandchildren; Saxon Melancon and Bailey Melancon.

Ken graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1949. He enjoyed a full baseball scholarship to Baylor University where he received his Bachelor's of Geology in 1953. He was working with Seismic Engineering in Dallas just before he entered the Army in 1954 and served as an Aerial Photo Interpreter until his release in 1956. After the Army, he entered the Shell Oil Company training program which introduced him to all phases of Geological production. He was employed with Shell Oil Company as an Exploration Engineer, Production Geologist, and Senior Geological Engineer and held that position until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the East Texas, Houston, Corpus Christi, and New Orleans Geological Society.

Mr. Williams was a devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, hunting, all sports especially baseball, lapidary creations and exploring for rock and mineral treasures in all his travels. He was the rock of the family.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,

1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.

Rev. John Gilmore, officiating.

Interment with Military Honors will follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Visitation on Thursday after 9:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.