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Allan Williams Obituary
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in the Main Worship Center with Rev. Ed Steiner, Rev. Eric Fowlkes & Deacon Dominick Azzara officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel.
The remains are to be cremated.
A Prayer Vigil will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel.McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Massachusetts, he was raised by his Italian grandparents, Giuseppe and Dominica Gugliemetti, who emigrated from Italy in 1914. He attended the public schools in Haverhill, Massachusetts and because of World War II graduated from Haverhill High School without attending classes in his senior year. In the South Pacific Theater of Operations in World War II, he served as Radioman, First Class, United States Navy. Al earned three college degrees: Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Teachers College at Columbia University, New York City and George Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Al started his professional career in September 1952, as a high school mathematics teacher in Groton, Massachusetts. Before coming to Austin Peay State University in September 1968, he served as a Director of Guidance and Supervising Principal of a large high school. Retired from Austin Peay State University in August 2005. In July 2005, he was one of the fifty people in this country to be selected to lecture at Oxford University, England. Topic: The United States Constitution. He has written several articles of an educational nature which have appeared in the nation's leading professional education journals. Since his retirement, he has written ten booklets: Black History Month, Celebrating the Fourth of July, Christmas Joy, Christopher Columbus, Easter Joy, Halloween Joy, Let Us Celebrate Flag Day, Thanksgiving Joy, The United States Constitution, and Valentine Joy.
Al served Rotary International as Past President of Clarksville Rotary Club, District Governor, and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was active in Boy Scouts of America, Special Olympics, Customs House Museum, Roxy Regional Theater, and many other civic affairs, as well as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Susana Cabut Williams, Clarksville; sons, Thomas Williams, and Seth Williams.
Pallbearers will be Adel Saleh, Carter Briggs, John Butler, Mike Carrigan, Jack Mitchell, Larry Lowrance and Joe Pitts. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Clarksville Rotary Club.
Memorials may be made to Austin Peay State University "Al Williams Endowment Fund", P.O. Box 4417, Clarksville, TN 37044 or Special Olympics Tennessee, 1900 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. Arrangements in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, (931)647-3371. On-line condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allan Williams
Thomas Williams
March 5, 2010
Avere un santo dalla propria parte
Moniqueka E. Gold
March 4, 2010
Dr. Williams was a wonderful mentor, professor and friend. As my colleague at APSU there was hardly a day we would meet at the copy machine that he did not serenade me!! His presence leaves a void in the Clarksville community and beyond. My prayers are with the family.
Barbara Salerno
February 27, 2010
His exuberance will be missed. Every time I saw Al Williams he was on top of the world. In fact he sang to me loudly and clearly in a local restaurant not too long ago. He will be missed.
Barbara Salerno
Betty Kuerbitz
February 26, 2010
Miss Martha
I will always miss Mr. Allen.Nobody could sing and make me laugh as he did.My prayers are with you. Love Betty Boo from Wal-Mart.
Joyce Riggins
February 26, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Williams death. He always brought such joy to my heart, when he would come into Walmart and start singing to me. The both of you were so very kind and loving and I will miss him greatly. I will keep your family and you in my prayers and thoughts.
Lola Legette
February 26, 2010
May your beautiful spirit live on, and the wonderful songs you serenaded us with play on in all of our hearts. Thank you & Ms. Martha for making our day almost daily. Your Wal-Mart Family #673
Jesse Kay
February 26, 2010
Dr. Al was an inspiration to a lot of students at Austin Peay, and will be missed. I had nothing but the utmost respect for him.
February 26, 2010
Gosh, what a guy! It was apparent in my first class with Dr. Williams that he was one of a kind. Also, he was on my graduate committee in 1976, along with Dr. Milton Henry and Dr. Preston Hubbard. He encouraged me in my writing and in my career. After my retirement from public schools, I was fortunate to see him at retired teachers meetings, until I moved to Kentucky. And Mrs. Williams.....he married VERY well. Frank Egbert
February 26, 2010
Martha,
We will all miss AL. He could lift the spirit of every human being. I loved the way he used to break into song and make you feel so happy. He was good and kind and caring and we will all miss him.
Rosalind and George Kurita
Patty Cook
February 26, 2010
Dr. Al certainly lived life to its fullest. He was so full of love and energy for his fellow man. He made everyone feel special in some way. I have fond memories of Dr. Al and Ms. Martha working so hard at the Smith Trahern in the Trees of Christmas. I will never forget his smile! I feel blessed to have known him. Patty Cook
Mary-Elaine Horn
February 26, 2010
Dr. Al...I will always cherish you. You demonstrated the importance of living each day in the present. You will be missed, but your SPIRIT will live on in each us.
February 26, 2010
We just wanted to say that we will miss AL very much. He was such an inspriation to everyone he came in contact with.
Jimmy and Michelle Moore
February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010
Dr. AL
Words can not express the loss that will be felt at the Wednesday Rotary meetings. You brighten the day for every one you greeted when they walked in. You always had a kind word for everyone. You will be missed.
Ed Adkins, Clarksville Rotary Club.
Paula Portero
February 26, 2010
Allan was a special person with great heart. He was my great uncle but I always felt like grandfather. the past, is always concerned with my brother and my. He was very happy and loving and loved family gatherings hear him sing the Italian. He will always be in my heart and now is in heaven taking care of everyone.
Dear grandmother (Tita) love you and hope you soon in Argentina.
Bob Belvin
February 26, 2010
The loss of Al Williams to the Clarksville community, and to the world for that matter, cannot be measured. As the Rotary motto commands, he lived "Service Above Self" in every step of every day.
A few years ago Al took the Clarksville Rotary Club to task on our knowledge of the US Constitution by quizzing the group from one of his famous phamphlets. Needless to say, it was historic. His patriotism, love of country and wife Martha, is unmatched.
Mike Alexander
February 26, 2010
My entire Family will miss you, Al. Our prayers are with you Martha, God Bless.
Mike Alexander and Family
Rusty and Sue Evans
February 25, 2010
Our sincere condolences during this time of loss. Dr. Williams was a special friend to us, and we always enjoyed visiting with him whenever we saw him at APSU or community events.
Jeff Bibb
February 25, 2010
Al Williams was -- and will always be -- one of the most optimistic spirits whose path I've had the pleasure to cross. Talk about someone who could make you feel like SOMEBODY, Al lifted up everyone! He was one of those rare, larger than life personalities who kept his feet on the ground and helped so many people throughout his life in ways both big and small. Among his most endearing and inspiring traits, he never held back from saying "I Love You" to a friend. Al will be one of God's most joyous angels!
Ron & Rita Koontz
February 25, 2010
What a loss! Dr. Al knew how to make people feel "special". What a gift he was to all of us. He'll surely be missed.
Connie Baggett
February 25, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Larry Schmidt
February 25, 2010
Clarksville and Austin Peay have truly lost one of their brightest stars. Al always greeted me with a huge smile and I always looked forward to crossing his path whether it be at a local high school football game, or just around town. We have lost true friend and great ambassador.
W L & Imogene Burnett
February 25, 2010
Al Williams was always a happy person, and he will always speak to you wherever he sees you. He will be missed by all. A great loss to his family and to the Clarksville community.
Sonya Parks
February 25, 2010
When Al walked into a room, it lit up! I will never forget the many times where ever he would see someone he recognized you he would sing a wonderful song...just for you. He made you feel special.
Kristi Lathon
February 25, 2010
Words cannot express the feeling of losing Dr. Al. He always took care of me when I was growing up and gave me many wonderful words of wisdom.
Ms. Martha, I know it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but looking back in memory may help comfort you tomorrow. Heaven is a place nearby, so there’s no need to say goodbye.
Watch down upon us Doc! Hug my Grand dad up there!
On the behalf of the LATHON FAMILY (Nellye, Rickey, Keith, Gerald, Jay and Kristi)
WE LOVE YOU DOC!
Beth Kramer
February 25, 2010
Dr. Williams was one of my favorite professors. Tennessee/Clarksville/APSU has suffered a great loss and will not be the same. I will always remember your smiling face and singing in the hallway. Also, your unique teaching styles will always be a part of my classroom and educational thought. Thank you for all you have done for me! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. You will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Beth Newton Kramer
Loris Ellsworth
February 25, 2010
Dr. Al will be missed by so many it is unable to say or realize this loss. He never met a stranger. He went through his day singing and telling people he missed them. So fair well Al, God speed. We love you.
Juan Eduardo Portero
February 25, 2010
Tengo un excelente recuerdo del Dr. Allan S. Williams (Tio Allan). Lamento enormemente su fallecimiento y quiero hacerle llegar a su esposa Martha Cabut (Tia Tita) mi más sentido pésame. Siempre agradeceré su hospitalidad y su afecto para conmigo y para con mis hijos Paula y Eusebio. El representó para mis hijos el abuelo que que no tenían y a ambos los recibio y cuidó con el mayor de los afectos. Que Dios lo tenga en la gloria.
Dan Ryan
February 25, 2010
Dr. Al and his wife Martha are two of the nicest people I have ever known. He will be sorely missed.
He was always a bright spot in anyone's day!
Clarice White
February 25, 2010
Dr. Williams was one of my all time favorite professors while attending graduate school at APSU. His classes were interesting, thought provoking and fun. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his wife and sons.
T. Faye Perkins
February 25, 2010
To the Williams Family. You have my prayers during this difficult time. I am so sadden to hear of Dr. Al's passing. He was a beautiful person. He was a great educator but I will most cherish and remember him calling the play by plays at the High School games. I felt like a princess when he called my name for our Homecoming. Heaven has truly gained an angel.
Penny Colby
February 25, 2010
One of my fondest memories of Mr. Al was when he officiated the Special Olympics games at APSU. He was always full of life and enthusiasm. He touched everyone he came into contact with. He always made you feel like you were the only person in the room. You probably don't know me, but that just proves the wonderful impact Mr. Al had on so many people. I know the angles are singing and rejoicing with Mr. Al today. May God comfort and keep you through this difficult time.
David Ambrosia
February 25, 2010
My condolences..Doc was an inspiration and mentor to me as I attended APSU. He was always there to council and encourage me to succeed and fulfil my goals. We enjoyed talking of our Italian heritage on many occasions..Potere Dio riposa la sua anima il mio amico.
Tammy Riggins
February 25, 2010
I had Dr. Williams for several classes during graduate work at APSU. He was so wonderful. He sincerely cared for his students and would do anything he could to help us. He was genuinely warm and he could always make us laugh. Once he invited the entire class to his home for dinner and Martha made us a wonderful Italian meal. He was on of my favorite people that I have ever had the opportunity to know. My sympathies are with the family.
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