Clyde-Williams, Jr.-Obituary

Clyde E. Williams, Jr.

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Dear Mr. Williams- you are such an inspirational man. Every day I have looked back on the great times we have had together watching football,and Pawnstars. Rest In Peace my friend and god's speed.

Dear Sara & Mark J.
My prayers and love are with you through this trying time.

Dear Mr.William's I would love to say how much you are missed each and every day.I've have the honor of caring for one of the most inspirational-loving and intelligent men in the world.The memories of the forty-two days on Drummond Island meeting your entire family.Sitting on the deck reading your fathers book,Listening to Frank Sinatra and trying to sing along with you,Pushing you around the bay on your classy raft while you drank your Heineken and got a remarkable tan.You have touched my...

Dear Sara & Mark,
Although we moved away from the house next door to your Dad almost fourteen years ago, I have fond memories of him making his way to the pool each day for his daily exercises. That strong desire to keep himself healthy, gave him twenty one years more of life than my husband, Kent, who died in 2006 at age 73. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families.
Betty Daniels

With all my devotions, prayers and love, I'm thinking of you.

I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family of Clyde E Williams. I was a former cliet of Cleveland Sight Center, as a child in the sixties at the age of 12 and as a client as an adult at the age of 58. I now work in the EyeDea Shop at the agency and I see first hand what the kindess of Mr williams has provided. I am proud to be associated with Cleveland Sight Center and am grateful for all they have done for me. I am also especially proud to know members of his family. His...

May the Lord bless you and your family. May you find comfort and strength at this sorrowful time. Our prayers are with you.
Respectfully

Dear Uncle Clyde,
I remember when you talked of your mortality by saying "when I dissappear". You were wrong, you will never dissapear because you live on in the hearts and minds of all the people like me that you touched in such a profound and positive way. May we all live such a great life as you. My heartfelt condolences to Mark, Sara, Mark J, Uncle Tom, and the rest of the family and friends.

Mr. Williams, your with our father and Jesus now in comfort and care. Possibly having a Heineken. I will have one also in a toast to you! Thank you for all the time spent and good memories. I am grateful to have been able to get to know you and care for you. GOD bless with love forever!!!

Obituary

Clyde's Obituary

CLYDE E. WILLIAMS, JR, died March 7th, 2014 at his Shaker Heights home, at the age of 94. He was the husband of the late Ruth Williams (nee Van Aken) and the son of the late Clyde E and Martha (Barlow) Williams. Clyde was the father of Mark V. Williams (Janice), Sara W. Parish (David) and the late Clyde E. Williams, III; he was the grandfather of Mark J Williams and the brother of Thomas J. Williams (Lowell) and the late Samuel B. Williams (Barbara G.) and many nieces and nephews. He grew up in Columbus, OH. Though he became legally blind at a young age, with great determination and hard work, he graduated from Denison University in 1942 and Harvard Law School in 1945. Upon graduation, he moved to Cleveland, where he practiced law, eventually becoming a partner at Spieth, Bell McCurdy and Newell Co, L.P.A. for over fifty years. He was actively involved with the Cleveland Sight Center, for over forty years, serving in many capacities, including chairman of the board of trustees. He was a world traveler, but enjoyed spending summers at the family home in Michigan?s Upper Peninsula. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to The Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 E. 101st St., Cleveland, OH 44106. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, March 15th at 11 AM in Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, 2860 Coventry Road (at Weymouth Rd).

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