(From Parker Mortuary)Henry Magers Williams, age 41, died on December 18, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on November 9, 1983, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, the wonderful second son of Steve and Sarah (Magers) Williams.
Henry attended Joplin public schools and graduated in 2002.
Henry is survived by his parents and his brothers Austin (Chelsea), Miles (Tahlia) and Charles (Hollie.) He was close to his brothers and always thinking of them.
Additional survivors include his nephews (Bodey Gilette, Jordan Wilson, Jayden McGuire, Owen Williams, Charlie Williams and Liam Williams) and nieces (Paloma Thorp-Bernal, Molly Williams, Kinsley Wilson, Ada Williams and Emma Williams). He is also survived by an aunt, an uncle, and three cousins.
Henry was a gentle giant standing six-three and blessed with a bushy red beard. We remember his quick, dry wit and generosity. He was a talented artist and loved camping. He was a fan of “anything Chicago” and an avid collector of Chicago Blackhawks, White Sox, Cubs and Bears memorabilia.
At 21 he was diagnosed with schizophrenia which robbed the world of the gifts he would have undoubtedly contributed. Despite many hard times over the years, he and his family never gave up on each other. When he drew his last breath, he was surrounded by his parents and brothers. In his last few days on earth Henry said that it would be great to wake up in heaven and be able to breathe.
Henry was a gentle giant standing six-three and blessed with a bushy red beard. We remember his quick, dry wit and generosity. He was a talented artist and loved camping. He was a fan of “anything Chicago” and an avid collector of Chicago Blackhawks, White Sox, Cubs and Bears memorabilia.
At 21 he was diagnosed with schizophrenia which robbed the world of the gifts he would have undoubtedly contributed. Despite many hard times over the years, he and his family never gave up on each other. When he drew his last breath, he was surrounded by his parents and brothers. In his last few days on earth Henry said that it would be great to wake up in heaven and be able to breathe.
Henry had chosen to be an organ donor, his last gift to others. His kidneys have already gone to two recipients to give them and their families another chance at life. Others will benefit from the donation of his corneas and heart valves. And so, he lives on.
The remainder of his body has been cremated. His family and friends will celebrate his life in the near future.
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