The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition Obituaries, August 22, 2006 ARCHIE B. WILLIAMS Archie B. Williams, 80, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at his home after a lengthy illness. His wife Joyce was by his side. Archie was preceded in death by this mother, Lenore B. Owen and stepfather, Martin Owen. Archie was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on Aug. 23, 1925 and moved to Brownsville with his mother in 1935. Archie attended public schools in Brownsville, graduating from Brownsville High School in 1942. He was active in sports and loved to dance, that's where he got the nickname "Crazy Legs Williams". After high school, Archie joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country until 1945 when he was honorably discharged as a sergeant. Archie and his brother-in-law, Steve Lewis owned and operated Joy Lee Clothing Store for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Lewis Williams of Brownsville; two sons, Michael Wayne Williams and his wife Patricia of San Antonio and Brian Williams of Kansas City; his grandson, Christopher Williams and his wife Pamela; his great-granddaughter, Molly Jaye all of San Antonio, his brother-in-law, Stephen Lewis of Brownsville; nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Archie B. Williams will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at Garza Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Richard Aguilar will be the officiant. Prior to the celebration of life service, full military honors will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. by the American Legion Post 43 Veterans Honor Guard. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in his memory to the Church of the Advent Episcopal, Building Fund, 104 W. Elizabeth St., Brownsville, TX 78520. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Gilmore, Buster Stevenson, Larry Herrera, Lesley Ward, Stephen Lewis and all his friends from the coffee club. Arrangements are under the direction of Joe I. Treviño, Garza Memorial Funeral Home, 1025 E. Jackson St., (956) 542-5511. FERNANDO L. GARZA Fernando L. Garza, 86, passed away at his home Aug. 20, 2006. He was born in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juana and Jose V. Garza on April 2, 1920. He was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran where he was a member of the 307th Bomb Group. He worked at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station - Army Depot from 1962 until he retired in 1984. Fernando was a member of the Lindale Senior Center, participated in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a nominee of "The Greatest Generation" Award. Mr. Garza went home to the Lord, and to be reunited with his loving wife, Hortencia D. Garza. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Pedro, Jose, Jesus, Alfredo, Alberto, and Raul; and sisters, Amelia, Manuela, and Maria Lydia. He leaves his cherished memories with his sons, Fernando (Gloria) Garza Jr., Jose (Diane) Garza, Jesus (Quen) Garza, and Hector (Denise) Garza; a daughter, Gracie (John) Greer. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Sonia, Fernando III, Joseph, Josh, Jessica, Sarah, Jose, Julian, Sammy, Rachel, and Nelda; and one great-grandson, Aidan; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment and military honors to follow at Seaside Memorial Park. The family would like to extend special thanks to Odyssey Hospice for all of their hard work and caring personal touch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Healthcare Hospice Foundation, 5350 S. Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Seaside Memorial Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412 (361) 994-3805. The Brownsville Herald 1135 E. Van Buren Brownsville, TX 78520 956-542-4301 1-800-488-4301 © 2006 The Brownsville Herald