Melvin Coy Williams , 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Tim Perkins officiating.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born February 21, 1932, in Post, Texas, Melvin is the son of Henrietta Burcham and Claude Lee Williams. He served in the United States Army and later worked in agriculture.  Melvin was a member of Center Church of Christ in Center.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Katie Williams of Waco, Kassidy and husband Jake Fox of Nacogdoches, and Tyler Barr of Nacogdoches; also, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Preceded in death by wife, Juanetha Williams; and sons, David Williams and Joe Barr.