Obituary of Clarence Williams
Clarence Edgar Williams, III (Bud), died December 14, 2009 after an extended, brave
battle with lung cancer. Bud was born December 5, 1940 in Richmond, VA to Clarence and Dorothy
Williams. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and the Robins School of Business at the
University of Richmond. He served in the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army. Bud and Leslie,
his wife, resided in Richmond and Reedville, VA and most recently The Villages, FL. Bud is
survived by his wife, Leslie Tate; his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn W. and Joe Eanes; many
nieces and nephews; his two children and their spouses, Michelle W. and Scott Mogel; Todd Hudson
and Jenni Williams; two step-children and their spouses, Leslie T. and Bill Boles; Carrington and
Cerrell Tate; 6 grandchildren, Blake, Grayson, and Barrick Mogel; Emma Boles; and Will and
Madeline Tate. He enjoyed traveling with Leslie, visiting his grandchildren and boating the
Chesapeake Bay. At Bud's request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the the charity of your choice in Bud's honor.