Jake B. Williams, Jr, Formerly of Northport, Dies

Submitted by Noelle Williams Strader

Jake B. Williams, Jr, a resident of Northport, NY from 1980-2000, passed on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014 in his 69th year. Born in Baltimore, MD, of the late Jake and Mildred (Proseck) Williams, he spent most of his childhood in Great Neck, NY.

Jake was a veteran of the National Guard and spent his career working as the senior vice president for Cigna insurance on Long Island. He was an avid golfer and frequent patron of Crab Meadow golf course. The loving father of Jake Williams, III (Montauk, NY) and Noelle Williams Strader (Orlando, FL); the cherished grandfather or Madison Williams, Griffin Strader, Sierra Williams, and Colette Strader.

A private service is to be held in Florida among family members. In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation to Cornerston Hospice, 1111 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792.

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