CONFIRMED: Kathy Jo Williams, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force (183-25) 26 Sep 25
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN
The family of Ms. Kathy Jo Williams, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Kathy Jo Williams was born in Wauseon Ohio on August 8, 1951 at Detweiller Memorial Hospital. Born an only child to two parents of John Chester Young and Katherine Elizabeth Young. She had a good upbringing, enjoying her childhood until her parents divorced in 1964. Kathy Jo Williams continued to live with her mom who had worked at the local bar and in an egg factory to support and pay bills. Kathy Jo Williams excelled in school, especially in math and reading while starting to work at the egg factory at 15 years old to help pay household bills. During her senior year a recruit from the local recruitment Air Force Center visited her high school in Bryan, Ohio. There an idea was born; not wanting her mother to have to sell her house to pay for college. She decided to join the Air Force at 17 years old. And thus a career was born.
After graduating Bryan High school in 1969; Kathy Williams boarded an airplane and was sent to basic training in San Antonio, Texas. There she met a man named Herman Lidge Junior, where they proceeded to date one year before getting married in 1970. After five years of marriage, a daughter was born: naming her Brandy Lee Lidge.
Kathy Jo Lidge’s career took the family all over the world: starting in California, then going overseas to Misawa Japan, then Guam and then settling back in Texas. In 1986 the family moved and settled in San Antonio.
During her illustrious career in the Air Force, she was sent to study classes in pre law and math which helped her to land a lucrative career in the 12th flying training wing as an acquisition contractor and supervisor for the next 20 years and one month. Many strong friendships and lifetime bonds were formed during this period. Over those 20 years, Kathy Lidge wrote and proofread multiple government contracts while meeting illustrious government officials which led her to being awarded many accolades over those years.
As retirement from the Air Force was coming to an end, so was her 20-year marriage to Mr. Herman Lidge Junior. Their divorce was amicable and Kathy Lidge retained custody of their daughter Brandy Lidge. Kathy Jo Lidge fought hard to make sure her career never overlapped her home life while raising their daughter. Kathy Jo Lidge was honorably discharged after serving 20 years and one month on Friday, September 26, 1989, as a Senior Master Sergeant, an E7 class contracting supervisor of the 12th flight training wing command. September 29, 1989, she stepped back into the same role/ position but now as Supervisor civilian contractor. For the next 23 years after being honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1989 she continued leading her squad with determination and strength until retiring from civil service on April 17, 2012.
Kathy Lidge, who had divorced Herman Lidge; met and married a Mr. Glendell Williams of which they were married for 23 years preceding his death and 2012. Little did she know that two years later she would adopt a new role in a new position and new title.
Her grandson, Zachary Myles White was born on April 14, 2014 making her a new grandmother. From the moment he was born she knew her life was forever changed. Kathy Jo Williams took it upon herself to begin reaching out to her ex-husband, Herman Lidge Junior to reunite the fractured family. Their role was now to co-grandparent their precious newborn grandson. Memories were being made every day as she babysits her grandson whom she cherished every waking minute.
It is very hard and difficult to say goodbye to someone who should still be here. We are not only honoring a daughter, a mom, a grandmother, a friend, a coworker, and a leader. We are remembering her strength, her determination, and her love.
You made an impression upon the world that no one will ever forget; with impressions made on our hearts, and on our souls, we will miss you always and forever.
WEATHER: Hi 92 / Lo 70, 0 % Chance of Rain, 69 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph NNE
REQUESTOR: Amaiah Pereyra, Family SPOX
STAGING: 10:00 am, Friday, September 26, 2025
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
https://goo.gl/maps/yhnaqjtM o8Q2
BRIEFING: 10:15 am
HONOR LINE: 10:20 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 10:30 am (Semper Gumby)
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE SHELTER IN FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
INTERMENT: 11:15 am – Shelter #2 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
pgr.lisamenard@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
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Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers