Sergeant Nathaniel “Nate” Walter Williams, Sr.
Date of Birth: December 26, 1948, Gainesville, Florida
Date of Death: October 31, 2023, Sarasota, Florida
Education: Riverview High School, Class of 1968, University of Tampa Associates Degree Electronic
Engineering, Year 1970
Other Clubs or Organizations: Honor Guard at Longboat Key, Fire Department, U.S. Army National Guard
Employment History: Retired U.S. Army, National Guard Medical Sergeant, Longboat Key Fire Department, EMS Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota School Board Crossing Guard
Military Service: U.S. Army National Guard Reserve
Hobbies: Nate enjoyed hunting, history and politics. He was a collector of guns, Nascar model racing cars and M&M paraphernalia. He loved giving advice to help others succeed.
He was always polite, considerate, and warm- welcoming.
He loved listening to Motown music and playing the saxophone. His
biggest passion was attending annual Florida Classic (FAMU vs BCC) and The Battle of the Bands.
Predeceased Doretha Williams (Mother)Walter Williams and Graebella Williams (Grandparents) Mae Ella Morris (Grandmother)
Denise Price (Sister), Rashard Cunningham (nephew),James Farmer, Jr. (nephew),Charles Standifer, Jr(nephew)
Survivors: Spouse, Annie Williams (Soulmates 59 years and Married for 53 years); son, Nathaniel W.Williams, Jr.
daughter, LaShun A. Williams Gallati; brother, Charles (Shemeka)Standifer, brother in law, Raymond (Pok) Carter; sister, Carolyn Williams MacArthur; grandchildren, Blake Williams, Nathaniel Williams III, Mercedes Williams, Nicole Williams, and Brandon Williams, great-grandchildren Jamiah Bryan, Amorielle Eugene,Hazel Williams,Nahia Williams, Sienna Williams, Nashaun Williams and Ava Falconer; nieces and nephews, Pete (Gregory) Cunningham, Toborus Cunningham, Priscilla Carter, Juanita Farmer, Mattie Clark, Jannie Mae Johnson, Christina Farmer, Horace Farmer, Henry Carter, Jr., Evette Carter, Clarence Carter, Keith Carter, James Carter, Charlie Carter III, Anthony Carter, Pamela (Alvin) Baker, Rodney Standifer, Katrina Standifer, Melissa (Willie) Ward, Brittany Standifer, Kayla Standifer, Robert MacArthur, Sharon MacArthur, Kenny MacArthur, and Corey Thomas;Uncle, Randall (Ann Marine) Williams; and a host of other nieces and nephews,; lifelong friends, Klaus Schellenberger and Alvin Powell.
Sarasota Community Church
Sarasota Community Church
Sarasota National Cemetery
Louis Robison, Ed.D
November 17, 2023, 3:55 pm
To the family,
We were high school mates and played in the band together. Nate was always the quiet type that you learned not to mess with. The “still waters run deep” kind of guy. So much time passed and we lost touch unto I got a cold call from him about two years ago. We chatted and remembered ‘ole the times. May your hearts be comforted in knowing what a good man he was. Blessings,
Dr. Louis Robison
pat carden
November 18, 2023, 1:14 pm
I was so lucky to have worked with Nate for over 20 years at Longboat Key fire/rescue, and all the people he help were also lucky. When I think about him I smile, he will be missed, R.I.P. brother.
Pat Carden
retired Deputy Fire Chief
LaShun Williams (Gallati)
November 19, 2023, 2:16 am
Daddy (PaPa Smurf). I love you and miss you so much. always and forever. My heart is broken 💔 .. Daddy’s baby girl always…
Fleta Benjamin
November 20, 2023, 11:37 am
My prayers is with the family. Much love to you all
Bridgett Peters
November 29, 2023, 2:09 pm
Rest in peace my friend, hope one day we will meet again🥰
LaShun Gallati
January 5, 2024, 2:05 pm
Daddy I miss and love you so much. Daddy’s girl forever. My Papa Smuf. 😥
Katie Payne
April 24, 2024, 2:23 pm
My deepest empathy Annie & Family of your heartbreaking loss of your loved one😢🙏🏿
LaShun Williams (Gallati)
August 17, 2024, 5:14 pm
Daddy I think of you everyday . you are always on my mind and my heart .. my heart is so broken . I miss you so very much . Love you always and forever