Mr. FREDERICK LESLIE "Rick" WILLIAMS, Jr.

FORT WORTH -- Frederick Leslie "Rick" Williams Jr., a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. Service: 3 p.m. Thursday in the Barnett Sanctuary at Congregation Ahavath Sholom with Rabbi Andrew Bloom and Cantor Shoshana Abrams Kaikov officiating. Following committal prayers, he will be laid to rest in Ahavath Sholom Cemetery. Shiva and minyan will be held at the Williams residence beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to Congregation Ahavath Sholom, 4050 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, Texas 76109; or The First Tee of Fort Worth, P.O. Box 4767, Fort Worth, Texas 76164, in his memory, is suggested. Born Oct. 12, 1948, in Dallas and raised in Abilene, Rick was the son of Frederick Leslie and Myrtle Marie Gallia Williams. He went to Cooper High School in Abilene and graduated from Texas Tech University. Rick was a custom home builder in Fort Worth and Arlington. He was a member of Congregation Ahavath Sholom, and Colonial and Ridglea country clubs, as he loved the game of golf. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Sandra, Rick is survived by his son, Clayton Scott Williams; daughter, Cynthia and son-in-law, Ronnie Shipper; grandchildren, Dillon and Molly Shipper; brother, Ronald Edmund and sister-in-law, Barbie Williams; and nieces and nephews and their families. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. FREDERICK LESLIE "Rick" WILLIAMS, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.