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Christopher Williams Obituary
03/03/1945 - 08/30/2024
Christopher (Chris) D. Williams was born March 3rd, 1945 in New York and died August 30th, 2024 in Houston at age 79. He graduated with a BS degree from Cornell University and rowed all four years, culminating in an undefeated senior season with the lightweight eight in 1967. With Chris as the stroke, Cornell won all their collegiate races and claimed the prestigious Thames Cup at the Henley Regatta in England.
A corporate transfer brought him to Houston in 1980 and it became home for the rest of his life. In 1985 he set out on his own professionally and never looked back. 1988 was a pivotal year for Chris as he was baptized in the church and married Carolyn; they became wonderful partners in all the adventures to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tony. He is survived by his amazing wife of 36 years, Carolyn Williams; his sister Mary and brother Mike; two children from his first marriage: son Michael-Anthony (Carrie) Williams and grandsons Zach and Sam; daughter Georgia (Jon) Polley and grandsons Hawkins and Foard; and Carolyn's son Blake (Kelly) McWherter and granddaughter Kate, grandson John Clayton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Family Point Resources or Samaritan's Purse.
A service will be held at the Second Baptist Sanctuary on Tuesday, 9/17/2024 at 1pm, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, 77057. Visit www.DettlingFuneral.com to read more and leave condolences for the family.
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Sal Aguinaga
September 21, 2024
Chris was a great leader. I enjoyed working with him at QLS. Rest in Peace.
-Sal
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