Christopher Andrew Williams

September 7, 2013

Christopher Andrew Williams, 44 of Pensacola, was born June 10, 1969 and passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013.

Chris graduated from Rutherford High School in Panama City, FL and University of West Florida in Pensacola. He taught American History at first Pine Forest and then Tate High School. Through colorful stories, he shared his patriotism making our nation’s history come alive for his students and made a point of teaching the blessings of liberty. An avid sportsmen, Chris enjoyed car races, hunting, and in recent years biking. He was a member of the Escambia River Gun Club and the leader of the Black Powder Discipline.

Chris is survived by his wife, Jeanne Arnette Williams of Pensacola; his mother and step-father, Barbara Lancaster and Frank Harrison; sister, Amy W. Witheringtyon, all of Mount Olive, NC; brother, Kristopher Harrison and wife Kasey of Garner, NC; nephew, Drew Witherington; nieces, Abigayle and Lilly Harrison; mother-in-law, Marilyn Arnette, sister-in-law, Cherie Arnette, both of Pensacola; sister-in-law, Carren Quinn and husband, Tommy of Mobile; and nephews Parker and Ryan Quinn.

He was predeceased by his father, Andrew R. Williams of Panama City, FL.

Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Witherington, Kristopher Harrison, Dennis Horimoto, Mike Steele, Dave Brown and Mark Foxworthy.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders for ongoing construction projects at the range, ERML PO Box 333 Cantonment, Florida, 32533.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with a memorial service at 6 p.m. with Reverend Nathan Brown officiating.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.

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2 Responses to “Christopher Andrew Williams”

  1. Tate 2013 Graduate on September 9th, 2013 10:45 am

    This man was an awesome teacher. i loved history already and he just made it even more interesting for me. from his Bill Clinton impersonation to his obsession with Barry Goldwater. I always loved hearing all his stories about all the things he had done and all the things he wanted to do. and yes im sad but at the same time im not because i know he is living it up with all his favorite people from back in the day and he also had a great life and also know he had no regrets and thats like closure for me. I loved Mr.Williams like he was an uncle or something every day i walked in his class he had a smile on his face and thats how i will always remember him. any time i was having a bad day i knew i could go in his class and constantly be laughing or smiling. RIP Mr.Williams, you and your family are all in my prayers. <3

  2. Bob Poncik on September 8th, 2013 7:30 pm

    Sad new on Chris having to leave us so early, we all still had a lot to learn from him, may he RIP and condolences to his family