Williams – Clayton "Guy" Williams, age 80, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 5, 1945, in Cuba, New York to the late Floyd Samuel Williams and Dora Mae Willover Williams. Guy proudly served his country in the United States Navy, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of patriotism and dedication. Following his military service, Guy devoted his career to education as an elementary school teacher with the Nassau County School Board, where he touched the lives of countless students with quiet strength and unwavering kindness. Guy was a proud conservative and true patriot; he held firm to his values throughout his life. Guy was known for his altruism and gentle demeanor; traits that earned him the respect and admiration of those who knew him. Family was central to Guy's life, and he cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. In his spare time, Guy found joy in simple pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, flying remote-controlled airplanes, and found peace in maintaining lawns through his lawn service business; an activity he often described as therapeutic. These hobbies reflected both his love of solitude and his appreciation for order and care. Guy was also a proud member of the Gateway Radio Control Club, the American Legion, and the National Rifle Association. He will be remembered as a good man with a heart of gold, quiet yet steadfast, humble yet deeply impactful. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him. Guy is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Dora Mae Williams; brother, Kenneth Gould; sisters, Eva Gould Bender, Gertrude Gould Pickering, Thelma Williams Gayhart, and Velma Williams Montgomery.

Guy leaves behind his loving wife of 58 beautiful years, Dorothy Williams; children, Tammy Johnson, Tim Williams, Terry (Mary Beth) Williams; grandchildren, Andi (Cody) Fisher-Williams, Morgan Mau, Anna Williams, Kyla Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Tristen Williams, and Isabella Williams; great grandchild, Emrie Mau; brothers, Donald (Joyce) Williams, Robert (Jean) Williams; and sister, Carol Gayhart.

A Celebration of Guy's Life will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Callahan Methodist Church with Pastor Bodie Riddle officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.