The family of Lewis “Buster” W. Williams, Jr of Birmingham, AL is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 93 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret M. Williams, his parents, Margaret G. Williams and Lewis W. Williams, his brother, Abbott “Shorty” Williams, and his daughter-in-law, Melanie Dorough Williams. He is survived by his daughter Libby Williams Carlton (Joe), Sylacauga, AL, his son Buddy Williams (Jenny), Columbiana, AL, his son David Williams, Huntsville, AL, his daughter Susan Williams, Birmingham, AL, his grandchildren Joey, Leslie, Bill, Mike, Emily, Robert, Alan, Mark, Patrick, his eleven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Lewis was born April 16, 1927 in Birmingham, AL. A lifelong resident of Birmingham, he graduated from Shades Cahaba High School where he played football. He and his brother enjoyed many adventures growing up in Birmingham. Lewis joined the Navy after graduating high school and served in World War II. After serving, he returned to Birmingham and attended Birmingham Southern where he met his wife, Margaret Mathews. Lewis transferred to Georgia Tech to pursue an engineering degree. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity, Pi Tau Sigma mechanical engineering honor fraternity, Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering. He graduated with honors with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1950.
After graduating, he accepted a job with Southern Company. He served in various engineering capacities, including being named Head of Nuclear Jobs in 1968. He was responsible for coordinating design and construction plans for plants such as Hatch Nuclear Power Plant near Baxley, GA. Continue reading →
