Nathan Carlyle “Willy” Williams, Jr., 67, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away November 21, 2013. After graduating from high school, Willy joined the Navy and served for 21 years, retiring as a senior chief and Vietnam Veteran. He taught automotive technology at Automotive Technical Institute (now Advanced Technology Institute) in Virginia Beach. Willy opened his own mobile auto repair business, “Willy’s Car Repair,” and earned an associate’s degree from Tidewater Community College. As an ASE Certified Master Technician, he worked for the Chesapeake Public Schools for 14 years, teaching automotive technology at the Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Stefanik Williams; a son Nathan Carl Williams; two daughters Carla McCarthy and Patricia Smith; nine grandchildren: one great-grandchild; and family in North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans’ Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk.
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Thank you, Mr. Williams, for your service in the U.S. Navy.
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Mr. Williams was my automotive instructor at Chesapeake center for science and technology in 1998. He was a great leader and he helped me shape my future into what I am today. Although I am not currently in the automotive industry, his influence helped guide me through the very critical life choices after high school leading into adulthood. Now, a self employed business owner, I tried looking him up, just to find out that he is gone from this physical life. Wish I could have contacted him before his passing to thank him for the time and work that he invested in all of the students he taught. Thank you Mr. Williams for your service to our country and your service to the “kids” like me, who are now adults And succeeding in life!!!