Clarence W. Williams's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Clarence W. Williams

March 26, 1939 - August 4, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Clarence W. Williams's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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John P. Franklin Funeral Home

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Clarence W. Williams

March 26, 1939 - August 4, 2025 (86 years old)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Clarence W. Williams Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Clarence W. Williams (Chattanooga, Tennessee), who passed away at the age of 86, on August 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clarence W. Williams to show support.

He was predeceased by: his fathers, Walter Williams and Willard Williams of Gainesville; his wives, Ellen Foster Williams and Shirley A. Williams (Elder) of Chattanooga; and his siblings, Robert Williams and Esther Shackelford (Williams).

He is survived by: his sons, Aaron Higginbotham of Wake Forest, N. C., Eric Williams (Pamela) of Nashville and Errol Williams (Natalia) of Chattanooga; his grandchildren, Errin Wesley Williams of Nashville and McKinley Merritt of Knoxville; and his siblings, Fred (late Geraldine), Truman (Janet), Harry Williams (Racheal) and Marilyn Lott (Williams). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hearth Hospice of Chattanooga, 513 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403, or Chattanooga Area Veterans Council, https://www.chattareaveterans.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John P. Franklin Funeral Home



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Aug 17

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John P. Franklin Funeral Home
1101 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Aug 18

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Chattanooga National Cemetery
1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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