Claude Williams

Claude Williams obituary

Claude Williams

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Claude Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peeples Family Funeral Homes on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Claude Williams, 93, went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 10,2025.

Claude was born in Sanderson, FL, relocating to Jacksonville in the early 1940's.

He was co-owner of Williams Roofing and later C&D Roofing Inc. Throughout his life he was an active member of Sherwood Baptist Church, Wingate Road Baptist Church and most recently, Gardenview Baptist Church.

He was predeceased by his parents Claude Williams and Carrie Davis Williams, his son Daryl Williams, brothers Johnnie and Vernon Williams and sisters Ruth McCormick, Betty McClain and Bessie Lairsey.

He is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years; 2 sons: Dwayne (Joy) and Dennis; 3 sisters: Lucy Williams, Ernestine Robinson and Priscilla Williams; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 in the Event Center at Peeples, 14165 N. Main Street (Building C) with Rev. Jason Reid officiating.

Burial will follow at 2:00 PM in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Sanderson, Florida.

Peeples Family Funeral Home is serving the Williams Family.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

17

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The Event Center at Peeples

14165 N. Main Street (Building C), Jacksonville, FL 32218

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Event Center at Peeples

14165 N. Main Street (Building C), Jacksonville, FL 32218

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Peeples Family Funeral Homes

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.