Walter Norman Williams

Walter Williams, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, Florida

on March 12, 2026. Walter was born and grew up in Madison County, Florida where he

attended Madison County High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air

Force and served during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he attended and graduated

from Florida State University where he received a degree in accounting. He had an

illustrious career in the Department of the Navy where he served in various positions

including Deputy Director of Naval Audit Services, before his retirement after more than

30 years.

Walter is survived by his wife: Renee' Williams, sons: Bryan Williams (Debbie),

Duane Atkinson (Valerie), Dean Atkinson (Melinda), David Atkinson (Debbie) and

grandchildren: Peggy Anne Williams, Chris Williams, Jeffrey Sapp, Lindsay Solomon,

Travis Atkinson, Tyler Atkinson, Matthew Atkinson, Alan Carter, David Carter, Matthew

Carter and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother

of his children: Peggy Williams, son: Walt Williams and his parents: Walter E. Williams

and Ruby Rowe Williams.

Walter was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. He was a diehard

Seminole fan, and loved watching Atlanta Braves baseball.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Beggs Funeral Home in

Madison, Florida. A memorial service will take place at Beggs Funeral Home, 235 N W

Orange Ave, Madison, Florida, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 3 pm preceded by a

time of visitation beginning at 2 pm. Interment will be at Oakridge Cemetery in Madison, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First

Presbyterian Church at 123 South 2nd St, Palatka, Florida 32177.