Claude Lee "Joe" Williams

Claude Williams Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Claude Lee 'Joe' Williams, 61, husband of Dorothy Howerton Williams, departed this life on Friday, April 13, 2007, at Riverside Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Virginia Beach. Born May 18, 1945, in Keeling, Va., he was the son of Lillie Wooden Williams of Newport News and the late Bernard Williams. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Danielle Howerton. Claude was educated in the Newport News Public School System and was a member of the George Washington Carver High School class of 1963. He worked at Pepsi Cola for many years and was employed by the Clarion Hotel in Hampton until his illness. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Cheryl, Carolyn Collins (fiancé, Carl) of Gloucester and Crystal Askew of North Carolina; three sons, Merle (Lori), Marcus (Erskina) and Marvin (Cynthia) Askew of North Carolina and stepson, Timothy (Vanessa) Howerton of Chesapeake; goddaughter, Darcel Carson of Newport News; two sisters, Cora Williams and Mary Jean Holmes of Newport News; three brothers, the Rev. James Williams of Danville, Wylie Williams (Eloise) of Scotland Neck, N.C., and Arthur 'Bo' Williams of Newport News; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three aunts, six sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews and his best friend 'Buffy.' The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of doctors and nurses at Sentara CarePlex, Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake Nursing Home and River Point Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Virginia Beach. A visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the funeral home, with a Homegoing service to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Six House, INC., 2003 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, Va. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News, Va. The Williams family is receiving a service of comfort from the Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA 757-728-0122

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 14 to Apr. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude Williams

9 Entries

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Smith, Sr. (Bug)

April 18, 2007

To Carolyn,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family.

Renee Henderson

April 18, 2007

To Dot& Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your lost. I'm praying that your faith in god will empower you to get through this. I feel no one can explain the things god decides or understand his ways. Know& rest that he is in a better place.
With Love, Lavonta Henderson

Ashley Howerton

April 17, 2007

Dear Aunt Dot,
I know you been going through alot and I just wanted to write something short to let you know that I am hear with you and that I love you very much. I am sorry for your lost on your birthday and I will be there for you when ever you need me. Last but not least to my very own uncle Joe, I love you and there is still a place in my heart for you and I miss you very much.

KAREN AND JOHN WALKER

April 17, 2007

To my sister Dot and the rest of the Williams family, find peace in the fact that Joe is in a better place and is not suffering anymore. Also know that you can count on us whenever you need us.

Tammie Trower

April 17, 2007

My condolences to you Cousin Dot. I wish you well and hope that your spirits will stay uplifted within the lord.

Angela Gaskins White

April 17, 2007

You could always count on a laugh from Mr. Joe. He had a wonderful loving heart. He was a neighbor for years in Newsome Park and will be truly missed by all who knew him. God is too wise to make a mistake and he does all things perfectly. Praying that the family finds strength in the knowledge of Christ our lord and saviour.

James & Doris Myrick

April 17, 2007

He who does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:17

Direct my steps today, Lord. Open both my heart and my mind so that I can clearly understand what you are revealing to me regarding the decisions I have to make today. Keep me focused on your leading. Help me to find peace in your guidance.
God is still in charge no matter how hard it is for us to understand why. Just hold onto his unchanging hand.
Always,

LaWanda Shepherd

April 17, 2007

Uncle Joe's sense of humor will truly be missed. Thank God for no more suffering. To the family, keep God's promise close and know that he will never put more on us than we can bear and trust him when he says that he is "the keeper". Aunt Dot, we love you, and know that you can always count on us.

Shirley Howerton-Barrow

April 17, 2007

To the Williams Family

We visited Joe during his illness in the convalescence center and We truly believe he's in a better place now. No more sorrow, no more pain. Just put your hand in God's hand and he will wipe all tears away!

Respectfully submitted.

Herman and Shirley Barrow
Brother-in law and sister-in law

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