Claude C. Williams, 86 of Merritt Island, FL passed away on Monday July 29, 2019. He was born and raised in Florida. He attended Rockledge Presbyterian Church since 1976 when he married his wife Barbara Joy who passed away in 2016. He coached many in our community on the Little League field and taught countless young people to water ski. He was an avid fisherman and loved being in nature. In his later years he shared that love with his youngest grandchildren teaching them to water plants and feed the birds. We are quite sure the fattest birds in Brevard County reside in our yard. Claude served in the Air Force for 4 years and then graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Insurance. He was successful in his career retiring from Sentry Insurance and always known for his honesty in sales. He told it as it was and was a man of integrity.
He and his wife met at a Seminole Boosters Alumni event and spent many weekends in their life together cheering for the Seminoles. He was always wearing an FSU hat, jacket or in his later days an FSU cane given to him by his son and family.
He didn't like too much attention. He didn't like to talk too much about himself, he was humble. He was the kindest, most thoughtful man. In High School he worked hard, played football and worked at a store in town. Often friends in the town would wait til closing to offer a ride home so he wouldn't have to walk.
He loved his family fiercely. His children and grandchildren benefited from the amazing relationships that he developed throughout their lives. He was a really good friend. He loved doing things for others. Claude is survived by his son, Greg Williams (Tonya); daughter, Kristi Joy Porter (Richard); grandchildren: Michael Williams, James Williams (Lauren), Traci Williams, Addisyn Joy Porter, and Jericho Porter; three siblings: Herman Williams, Earl Williams(Kay), and Betty Henderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Rockledge Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6-8pm at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at Rockledge Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 1pm with Internment to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.
