Chris M. Williams

Chris M. Williams, loving husband, son, brother and uncle passed away peacefully February 6, 2019 after his long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. He spent his career working in the maritime and trucking business and was well known to many in that industry. In his life, he loved his family and friends unconditionally and always had a kind word and bright smile for all he met. He was loved in return by everyone who knew him and was known for his gentle spirit and kind heart. He loved sailing and boating in the Chesapeake Bay, Elizabeth and St. John’s Rivers and, when he was fortunate enough to have the opportunity, around the Caribbean. He was equally happy to sit on any beach enjoying a cold beverage whether in the Outer Banks, St. Martin, Cayman Islands, Cocoa Beach or Sanibel Island to name a few. He especially loved his wife, best friend and partner in crime Jennifer, his many nieces and nephews and his fur baby “Tini”. Left to cherish his memory are, his wife, Jennifer, father, Horace Williams (Patty), sisters Kim Williams and Nancy Allen (Edward), brothers, Lee Williams and Fenton Williams (Margaret), parents-in-law Mary Jane and Al Spradlin, sisters-in law Martha Austin (Chris) and Boo Niblo (Todd), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins from Baltimore and Florida, and many dear friends and neighbors that were like family to him. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Ann Vanderberry Williams and his sister Beth Williams Gates. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hume-Lee Clinic, VCU medical center for the cutting edge cancer treatment provided to him, as well as the staff of Sentara Belleharbour for their compassionate care of our sweet Chris and empathy for his family during his final hours. A receiving of friends will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 at the home of Marti and Chris Austin from 6-9 pm. The Requiem Eucharist will be conducted at St. Johns’s Episcopal Church on the corner of London Blvd. and Washington St. in downtown Portsmouth at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 with interment to follow in the Memorial Garden at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or Hume-Lee Clinic at VCU Medical Center.