Henry Williams Jr.

Q: When did Henry Williams Jr. die?

Henry Williams Jr. died on February 8, 2002.

Q: How old was Henry Williams Jr. when they died?

Henry Williams Jr. was 85 years old at the time of death.

Henry E. Williams Jr. (January 20, 1917 – February 8, 2002) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.

Career

Williams was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Louise E. (née Amerault) and Henry E. Williams Sr. Like most professional golfers of his generation, Williams earned his living primarily as a club professional. Williams was a pro at the Tully-Secane Country Club in Secane, Pennsylvania. From 1951 to 1975, he was the head pro at the Berkleigh Country Club near Kutztown, Pennsylvania about halfway between Allentown and Reading. From 1976 until his retirement in 1993, he was head pro at Moselem Springs Country Club. He lived most of his adult life in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania.

Williams won once on the PGA Tour, the 1952 Tucson Open. His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1950 PGA Championship. He was defeated by Chandler Harper (4 & 3) in the match play final. The tournament was held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. He was noted for excellence in the green-to-tee ball striking phase of the game, but was reputed to be a lousy putter.

Personal life

Williams married Louise B. Bennett. They had three sons and two daughters. He died on February 8, 2002, in Laureldale.

Awards and honors

Williams, a life member of the PGA of America, was inducted into the Berks County Hall of Fame in 1985
In 2001, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame
He was also inducted into the Philadelphia Section PGA Hall of Fame