Claude Long Williams

Claude Long Williams, 90, of Lexington Health Care, formerly of Hillside Dr., Lexington, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Lexington Health Care. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 20, 2009 at Lexington City Cemetery with Rev. Jay Belk officiating. Burial will follow with Military Rites by VFW Post 3074. Mr. Williams was born February 25, 1919 in Davidson County to Henry Carl Williams and Hattie Long Williams. He was a founding member of St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee and as a member of the General Church Council. He was a retired employee of Coca Cola Bottling Co. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII, a life member of VFW Post 3074 and a member of American Legion Post 8. His wife, Inez Tussey Williams preceded him in death in March 1981, as well as an adopted son, Edward Leon Wright, and two brothers, Lawrence Williams and Leon Williams. Surviving is a brother, Edwin Ray Williams, Sr. of Lexington. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Davidson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church, 2125 East Center St., Lexington, NC 27292, American Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1288, Lexington, NC 27293 or to the Donor’s Choice.