Christopher Brandon Williams

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Grace Presbyterian Church
9301 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR  72227
Saturday, April 15, 2023
4:00 P.M.
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Memorial Service
Grace Presbyterian Church
9301 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR  72227
Saturday, April 15, 2023
3:00 P.M
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ASPCA
PO Box 96929
Washington, DC  20090

Christopher Brandon Williams

of Little Rock, AR

March 19, 1966 - February 27, 2023

Christopher Brandon Williams, 56, left to be with God on Feb. 27, 2023 after a long, painful illness he fought bravely for several years. All along he maintained his sense of humor, unflagging optimism and devotion to caring for his mother.

A native of Shreveport, LA, he attended schools in several towns in southern Arkansas, including Warren and Crossett, graduating from Camden Senior High School in 1984. A gifted athlete, he was a statewide ranked tennis player during his high school years. He graduated from Westminster College, Fulton, MO, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi International Fraternity and worked as a professor's assistant. He also studied at the University of Tulsa.

He worked in several pursuits, especially in politics, serving in management roles in three national-level campaigns for Rep. Beryl Anthony, Pres. Bill Clinton and Sen. John Kerrey during his presidential campaign. As a disaster relief worker with the American Red Cross, he assisted displaced families during the Great Mississippi Flood. His most rewarding and profitable accomplishments came as a successful artist, specializing in abstract and expressionistic art, often composing pieces with bold colors and incorporating experimental additions, especially organic substances. He was commissioned to paint a number of still life and landscape pieces and branched into multi-media compositions on glass, foraged wood and other natural canvases. He eventually began composing dioramas, including an elaborate installation incorporating water fountains, miniature forests, fluorescent paints, black lights and lighted pavilions.

A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), he served on the mission and outreach committee. In 2019, Chris participated in a mission to Honduras to help build infrastructure and aid in a necessary surgery for a young Honduran boy with congenital illnesses. Compassionate and empathetic, he supported a number of charities charged with alleviating food insecurity, environmental concerns, social inequity and discrimination.

Chris is survived by his mother, Sharon Gladin Williams; brother, H.G. "Tres" Williams, III; aunt, Susan Gladin; three close cousins, Frank, Chad and Matthew Love with whom he was raised; two first cousins, Jessie Gladdeck and Amanda Gladin-Kramer; other devoted cousins, Amy Love and Bill McLaurin and his wife, Margaret; one surviving great-aunt, Patricia Gladin Williams; a wonderful extended family and many beloved friends, fraternity brothers and members of his church family at Grace Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

A memorial service for Chris will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church at 9301 N. Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock at 3:00 CDT on April 15. 2023. A celebration of Chris' life will follow the service at the church.

Any memorial gifts would be most welcomed to support the Human Rights Campaign or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

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David Nádaskay
Fort Worth, TX
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

My dear friend Tres, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My short exposure to Chris as a young man had a great impact on me. His beaming smile and the ever-present twinkle in his eyes made every encounter fun. Love to your Mom.

Pat Williams
Helena, AR
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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Sharon and Tres - I am so sorry about Chris. I will always remember him as being so cute and fun loving and when you were visiting here and you, Tres came up to play chess with Ed -- Chris would keep me amused with his adorable remarks and jokes about your game. Wonderful memories of him and now he is in no pain and is in Heaven having fun with my grandson Rudder.

Rose Bolan
Lonoke, AR
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

My Dearest Chris, how I adore you! I will forever miss our long talks, Our laugh, and hearing your voice! I know I will see you again! But for know I’ll see you later my sweet friend! I love you so much!

Kelli Kingery Williams
Ardmore, OK
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Friday, March 17, 2023

All my love and sympathy for you both.

Stuart Cornwall
Flower Mound, TX
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Monday, March 13, 2023

Godspeed, my Brother.

John and Rosemary McKay
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Sharon and Tres, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you both with the passing of Chris. It is at times like this that we can only put our faith in God and rejoice with great Thanks to God All-Mighty, for the times we have had on this Earth with the ones we Love! We give Thanks for both Gates and Chris and know that they are now at peace together in Heaven. Our Love and Peace to both of you, John and Rosemary

Stephanie Davenport
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Hey Chris I miss you so much I will always remember our laughs and jokes I will do everything I can to help Mom I Love You Big Brother

Bill & Margaret McLaurin
Kernersville, NC
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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Dear Sharon and Tres--Sometimes the smallest things can become the fondest memories. The joy that we received from our visits and calls with Chris will forever remain, reminding us of this kind, gentle, loving man whose creative instinct could see the beauty of this world and offer it to us as art.

Our Hearts reach out to both of you, with love.

Caroline Neeley
Magnolia, AR
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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Dear Sharon and Tres,

I’m so saddened to hear the news about Chris. He was such a huge part of my memories growing up and going to high school together. He was the life of the party and everyone loved being around him. I will be praying for God’s love and peace to surround you during this time of grief. I am glad to know that he was a Christian and he’s celebrating his new healthy body in Heaven. Love to you all.

Caroline Neeley

Lois & Chuck Bachrach
Las Vegas, NV
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Sunday, March 5, 2023

We will keep the wonderful memories we’ve shared with Chris forever in our hearts. We send love and prayers to you, Sharon and Tres.

Tres Williams
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Hey, Bro. I know you’re with God now and that you know all of the things I wonder about. I miss you every day and will continue to until we’re together again, but in many ways I know in my soul that we are not apart, not entirely. But I will no longer be able to have that brotherspeak language that evolved over the years with us because no one else could understand it. And no one will be able to share with me all of our common interests, far ranging as they were – art, travel [the Europe trips, Long Island, BVI, lastly New Orleans!], Razorbacks basketball, Cardinals baseball, Detroit Tigers, movies, music concerts, festivals, Oscar predictions (though I know you already know who won while I wait), NCAA Tournament brackets, our common causes and devotion to social justice, all of our shared memories for the 56 years we were together. You were so loved by so many, and the word most have used was “sweet.” You were that, a sweet, big hearted, kind person to the end. And, I’ll miss your sense of humor, and it never failed, not even in your last days on Earth. Be sure to give my love to Dad, our grandparents, our friends and family and the cats and dogs with you now.

John Kendall
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Miss Sharon & Tres.
I was so shocked and saddened upon hearing the news of Chris. I have so many good memories of our high school days, especially on the tennis courts. We were doubles partners for many of our matches. He had the best sense of humor, talented with his art and just a blast to be around. I am wishing you all healing in your time of loss. My sincerest condolences.

Amy Love
Dallas, TX
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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Dear Sharon and Tres, we are all so sad to hear that Chris is no longer with you, but happy for him to be with our Lord at peace without pain. I loved his kind and gentle spirit and always was blessed by my conversations with him when we could all be together at Woodview Ranch. I hope the two of you can be with us there July 13-16 to celebrate Chris’ life again. Much love and many prayers for you both, Amy ❤️

Judy Hoover-Duggan
Pearcy, AR
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Love you so much, praying for peace and comfort, for you and Trace.

Cindy Gibson
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear about Chris. I know how hard it is to lose a son. All you can do is lean on your faith and family, I also wanted to say I always loved it when you would bring Taz to the clinic for her chackups so I could love on her. ❤️