Sgt. Nathaniel Walter Williams

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.