George P. Williams Jr., age 86 of Fairview Heights, Ill. passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mercy Care Center, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

George was born on December 2, 1937, in Sweetwater, Texas.  He attended Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas. George then attended The University of Texas where he graduated with a degree in Law. He went on to private practice until he entered on duty to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1964. George had a distinguished career as a Special Agent with the FBI until his retirement in 1988 as Senior Supervising Resident Agent. Upon retirement he continued to work for the government as a contract investigator.

George was a loving father and husband, with a generous soul and a witty sense of humor. He was an avid reader who always fell asleep with a book in his hand. He will be missed by all who have sought his wise counsel and never-failing support.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Wounded Warriors - Donate Here or to the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 3717 Fettler Park Dr., Dumfries, VA 22025 ( www.socxfbi.org )

George is pre-deceased by his parents, George Polk Williams and Elta Foster Williams of Corsicana, Texas, and his sister Jo Eloise Harris of Bracebridge, Ontario.

George is survived by his wife Phyllis Parker Williams of Fairview Heights, children Cindy Jarrett of Durham, N.C., Paige Williams of Ladue, Mo., and Dawn (Ray) Vitha of Overland Park, Kan., grandchildren Joshua (Kate), Benjamin (Angie), Matthew, Jarod, Lindsey, John, Colin and Max, great-grandchildren Jack, Ryleigh, Brooklyn and Kamryn, nieces and nephews, and all those who loved him.

There will be a private family Celebration of Life at a later date.