Francis Leroy Williams
March 18, 1936 ~ September 11, 2021
Francis Leroy Williams, 85, of Bushwood, MD died September 11, 2021 at St Mary’s hospital following a stroke. Born March 18, 1936 in Mechanicsville, MD, he was the son of Joseph Stanley and Ethel Florene Wright Williams.
Leroy was the loving husband of Margaret Turner Hodges Williams, whom he married in Holy Angels Catholic Church on June 1, 1957. He is survived by his children Keith (Annette) of Spring Hill, FL, Anne Lee (Jeff) of Colonial Beach, VA, Walt (Ann) of Hollywood, MD, Dale (Deborah) of New Bern, NC, Joy Sapp (Ray) of Leonardtown, MD, Mark of Avenue, MD, and Chris (Stacey) of Coltons Point, MD; his grandchildren Michael Williams, Michelle Williams, Lauren Sapikowski, Glenn Woodburn, Drew Woodburn, Angela Stratakes, Lee Williams, Margaret Williams, Mary Williams, Ryan Sapp, Kara Weslow, David Sapp, Madison Williams, Megan Williams, Maggie Williams, and Tony Williams; and his great grandchildren Kaelyn and Holden Sapikowski, Hanalei Woodburn, Sophie and Leon Stratakes, Aria, Avery, and Allie Sapp, and Lukas Weslow. He is also survived by his siblings Doris Heard of Olde Town, FL, Helen Bowling of LaPlata, MD, Nancy Kragh (Alvin) of Heathsville, VA, and Faye Gatton of Leonardtown, MD and sisters-in-law Mary Ann Williams of Avenue, MD, Eleanor Williams of Hughesville, MD and Linda Williams of Loveville, MD.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings Stanley, Jimmy, Raymond, and Anna Marie Quade and brothers-in-law John Heard, Bernie Quade, Sr, Buddy Bowling, and Jimmy Gatton.
He was a civilian working for the federal government for over 35 years mostly at the Navy base in St Inigoes, MD until his retirement in 1991. He worked many odd jobs in retirement most recently at the St Mary’s Transit System (STS). He loved watching and participating in all sports, but his passion was baseball playing for Margaret Brent High School, Old Gum Baseball Team, and many senior softball teams in retirement.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Stephen Wyble officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD.
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Dale I am so very sorry for your loss — I know how hard it can be to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Jody
Margaret and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Eleanor
Leroy was a great model and human being! We shared a love of baseball. I still remember the evenings in his and Margaret’s back yard and trying to teach me how to throw a curve ball. He was a wonderful manager for kids my age although he never succeeded with the curve ball. I will miss him.
Leroy was a genuinely nice man. My father worked with him at NESEA many years ago, and I worked with him when he was with STS. He’ll be missed. My condolences to his family.
May each and every one of you find peace in your hearts. I extend my deepest sympathies. Also, may you find comfort in the very best of memories. May Leroy rest in peace.
Thinking of you, Glenda
Joy, Ray and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope the many joyful memories you have of Mr. Williams will bring comfort to you. With our love and prayers. Lynne Molen and Family
Our sincerest sympathy to Margaret and all the family. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace. Amen.
I have known the Williams family since the 70’s. Went to school with some and played ball with others. Leroy was a manager on some of the “Old Gum” teams I played on and my love and respect for the game of baseball was enhanced by his passion for the game. Over the years when we ran into each other we always shared a story or two that centered on baseball. I will miss those chance meetings but I know I am a better person for knowing Leroy
My prayers go out to the Williams family
Dear Margaret and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and were so saddened to hear the news. I’ve known Leroy all my life, and always admired and loved him. What a wonderful role model for all of us in his deep and abiding affection for his wife, children and family. I remember when he and Margaret visited us in Santa Barbara in the 1980’s and they were the most delightful guests. We know that he is starting on God’s celestial team – first line-up playing his favorite position on the field of glory. God bless and keep you all. Bob and I will be holding you in our prayers on Monday and in the days to come.
Love,
Margie
I was so sorry to hear of Leroy’s passing. I remember working with him at times at NESEA, St Indigoes and playing baseball during lunch in front of building 9. God Bless all of you at this time and I know Leroy is looking down and smiling at all of us.
THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL – A. L. FRINK
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God’s free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it’s sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice’s length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it’s fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive–
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
God Bless You All
My sincere condolences to Margaret and the entire Williams family. I remember his passion for baseball which he passed on to at least one of his children with whom I grew up.
So very sad to hear of Leroy’s passing. If heaven is real I would hope it would resemble Old Gum’s ball field and Leroy would be out there with the boys playing the game of his life. Safe journeys my friend.
Leroy and I became acquainted as STS Bus Drivers for the last year and half. We had nice chats when he finished his morning route and I was waiting to begin my afternoon route. Please know that he was very well liked by the STS staff. May God bless you thru this difficult time.
Margaret,
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for you and your family.
Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
God be with you.
Dear Margaret, Children and all the Family
Our most sincere condolence on your great loss . We were shocked to hear of Leroy’s passing and we pray for his eternal rest. We hope God keep you all in his loving hands and help you through this sad time. God bless you all.
Wayne and Joan Thompson
I had the privilege of working with Leroy the past seven years at STS. He was a kind man with a formidable spirit.He will be missed and my condolences to his Family.