Mr. Clifton Benjamin Williams was born January 4th, 1935, in Brenham, Texas to Aaron Sr. and Ora Loranne Williams. He was the youngest of 11 children. Affectionately known to his family as "Sonny Boy''. He was joined in holy matrimony to Bonnie Mitchell of Curtis, Texas. To their union, two children were born, Anthony and Victor.

Education and community enrichment were very important to Mr. Williams. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Palestine, Texas and continued his education at Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Texas College and later on completed his Master of Education Degree in Supervision at Lamar University. While at Texas College, he was an active member of the Texas College football team where his teammates gave him the nickname "Bear" because he was a force to be reckoned with on the field. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek- letter fraternity for African American men.

After graduating from Texas College, Mr. Williams worked at Story High School in Palestine as a Biology teacher and assistant coach. He later moved to Jasper, Texas to work as a Biology teacher and coach. Better known as Coach Williams, he led the JH Rowe Tigers to a Football State Championship win his first year in 1967 as Head Football Coach before the schools integrated in 1968. Mr. Williams was a Jasper icon serving in education for 41 years. Mr. (Coach) Williams served the students and the community as a Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, Director of Personnel, and Director of Auxiliary Personnel retiring in 1998.

Mr. Williams played a vital and instrumental role throughout the community. His leadership skills landed him in various community capacities including: President of the Kiwanis Club, a global charity organization in Jasper County, dedicated to improving the lives of children. He was a part of creating and organizing local community events to promote community enrichment and pride. He was a Charter Member for the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Association Youth Council and helped to spearhead the re-organization of the summer baseball program. Mr. Williams was also an entrepreneur, owning a laundromat.

Mr. Williams was most proud of being the spokesperson for the Citizens of Progress. The civic organization is responsible for preventing the release of many Black Teachers after the full integration of Jasper Public Schools and was instrumental in getting the school board to declare Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as an official School Holiday. Mr. Williams was a faithful Steward of Moore Chapel CME church. There, he served as a Steward and an active member of the Church board president, and Sunday School teacher throughout the years.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Sr. and Ora Williams; Son, Anthony Williams; Brothers: Leon Williams, Wilson Williams, Aaron Williams and Robert Williams; Sisters: Iris McNeil, Violet Wright, Ogallah Cox and Thelma Tyler.

However, more than a wonderful and dedicated leader in the community, he was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and trusted friend to all who knew and loved him. He left a legacy and memories that will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Bonnie Lou Williams; Sisters: Ora V. Yancy of Houston, Texas, Myrtle Johnson of California; Son, Victor Williams (Paula); Two grandchildren; La Bonna Williams, Victor Williams, Jr. (Destiny); Four great grandchildren; MaJesty Wilder, Cedric Spikes, Jr., Landon Spikes and Valarie Williams; God-daughter; Nicole McKinley (Verone); Children, Verone III and Sherina.