Brian Canon Williams

Brian Canon Williams, 58, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was a graduate of Colonial High School and University of Central Florida. Brian is survived by his husband, Craig M. O’Neil; brothers Stephen (Barbara) and Nicholas Williams; parents-in-law Charles and Maureen O’Neil; sister-in-law Erin (Adam) Radford; brothers-in-law Chuck, John, and Steve (Tammy); five nieces and three nephews; dear lifelong friends; and loving dog Jolie.

He will be remembered for his warm smile, gentle spirit, devotion to family and friends, and love for all living things. Brian was a lineal descendant of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island.

A visitation will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Ivanhoe chapel on August 11, 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service for Mr. Williams will be at First Congregational Church of Winter Park on Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s name to the following organizations:

First Congregational Church of Winter Park www.fccwp.org

Florida Nature Conservancy www.natureconservancy.org/Florida

Human Rights Campaign www.hrc.org

The Center www.thecenterorlando.org