Justin Williams Obituary

Justin Conrad Williams, 94 passed surrounded by his family. Justin graduated from the University of Michigan, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, going on to found Flex-Kleen Corporation and later Williams Engineering. Justin enlisted in the US Navy, training at Great Lakes Naval Station, but saw no combat time. Captain of both Oak Park High School and University of Michigan track teams, Justin was part of an American Record setting relay team at the Penn Relays. Justin was an avid sailor and proud Chicago Yacht Club member, joining the Island Goats Sailing Society, after having completed 28 Chicago to Mackinac Island races. He is preceded in death by his parents Justin Clement Williams and Emily (nee Hartmann) Williams and brother Roger Barrett Williams. Justin is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Todd and Bradley, as well as by his daughters from his first marriage Pamela and Sara, and Sara's children Michael and John Leasure, and Sara's grandchild Arthur. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a meaningful charity in his name. Chapel service November 2, 1:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. For additional information, condolences and a link to view the service online, visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com, 847-255-3520.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Justin, best wishes to you and your family.

Jim Lewis

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November 2, 2021

Please know that the Jones family is thinking of you and sending sympathies during this time of great loss.

Caitlin Goldschmidt

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November 1, 2021

Please accept my condolences. Justin (we always called him "Skip") and I go back to high school days, but lost touch over the years. We also served together in the Navy, years and years ago.

Alfred B. Clem

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October 31, 2021

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