Houston Chronicle

WILLIAM RICHARD WEBSTER

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1987-2020

William Richard Webster passed away peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his family farm in Schulenbur­g, TX. Will was born on September 30, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest son of Frank Taylor “Chip” Webster and Elizabeth McKay Webster.

Will graduated from Second Baptist High School where his spiritual foundation grew and where he formed many lifelong friendship­s. In 2010, Will earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administra­tion from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University. He was a convivial member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Will was a passionate outdoorsma­n. He loved working on the family farm where he was handy with a tractor and caring for livestock. He enjoyed riding motorcycle­s, surfing,

hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar and drums. His keen insight and understand­ing of people made him an excellent gift giver. Will was a principled and confident leader. He had a unique ability to bring people together, creating fun times and lasting memories.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Taylor “Chip” Webster,

grandparen­ts Claude Bruton and Lavelle Webster, Richard and Emily McKay.

Will is survived by his mother Elizabeth Webster; siblings Chip

Webster (Stephanie Webster), Alison Colvin (Trey Colvin), Doug Webster,

and Emily Wahl (Kolby Wahl). He adored his nieces and nephews Taylor, Marshall, and Rider Colvin, Libby and Alexander Webster, and Annie Wahl.

He leaves behind his loving dogs, Lacy and Blue, and an angus bull calf named Waylon, whose life he saved.

A celebratio­n of life will be held at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Dr. Houston, Texas 77057 (713465-3408) on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Live stream will be available at second.org/liveevents.

In lieu of customary remembranc­es, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributi­ons in Will’s name be directed to: Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas 77057 or Citizens for Animal Protection, 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77094.

II Corinthian­s 5:7-8 “For we walk by faith not by sight. We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.”

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