He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Alma Williams; siblings, and granddaughter: Kasey Parker; and in February, his wife Beulah "Vickie" Williams.
Claude leaves his son: Wayne (Sherry) Williams and daughter: Vicky Parker. Step-children: Angie (Tim) Jarnagin, Melanie (Stan) Hileman, Tracy (Joyce) Long, Ann (Rick) Collins, Kim Long and Eddie (Debby) Long. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation with his family will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lowell Welch officiating. Burial will follow in Heath's Chapel Cemetery, Bean Station.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Brandon Parker, Caleb Williams, Jonathan Long, Devin Jarnagin, Nick Collins and Zak Hileman.