CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH WILLIAMS, age 61 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on September 7, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Chris was born on January 19, 1960, in San Diego, CA. He was the son of Robert and Grace Williams. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Dytko Williams of Raleigh, NC; his son, Kevin Robert Williams of West Palm Beach, FL; and his beloved dog, Beretta. Chris was one of seven children-four brothers, Robert, Walt, Michael and Thomas and two sisters, Jo Ann and Susan. Chris grew up in Montville, Connecticut where he met his beloved wife Kate.

Chris graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1991 earning a degree of Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology. He loved his career in the aviation industry which was extensive and very rewarding. Over the span of his career, he worked for Lockheed Martin at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Chris proudly worked as an SCO (Space Craft Operator) on the NASA Shuttle program from 1991 until 1993. He then moved to Raleigh in 1994 and joined the team of specialists at GE Aircraft Engine division. His career at GE spanned 27 years building thousands of turbine engines as an Assembly & Test Technician.

Chris was an avid sports fan supporting his New England Patriots, Carolina Hurricanes and auto racing from NASCAR, IMSA and Formula One. He will be remembered as a passionate legendary Classic Rock fan and HUGE fan of Joe Bonamassa.

A Celebration of Life event will take place at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, in Raleigh, NC on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 3:00PM. After the Celebration, we will gather at one of Chris’s favorite pubs to toast his memory. This will take place at 5:00PM at the Leesville Tap Room, 13200 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC.

We request that in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The American Cancer Society or Chris’s favorite charity the ASPCA .