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.

Lewis served as President of the Birmingham Chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He also served on the Zoning Board for the City of Homewood. Lewis enjoyed poetry and literature and participated in a Great Books study club for many years. Lewis was very active at Trinity United Methodist Church for over 70 years. He was Chairman of the Administrative Board at Trinity. He served as an usher, taught Sunday School, and was a charter member of the Friendship Sunday School class. One of his greatest achievements was marrying the love of his life Margaret Mathews. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on September 20, 2020. Lewis and Margaret enjoyed spending quality time with family. Planning annual beach trips for the entire family, taking many outings on their pristinely kept Southwind-20 boat, and going on adventures to explore the country together were some of their favorite things.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 at Elmwood Cemetery on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Pallbearers will be Alan Williams, Mark Williams, Patrick Williams, Joey Carlton, Bill Carlton, and Brandon Roberts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209. Services are under the direction of Ridout’s Valley Chapel in Homewood.