Alvin Vincent Williams, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully, Monday, August 21, 2017 at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda.

Alvin was born July 5, 1931 in Jamaica, West Indies to the late Ferdinand Williams and Margaret Daley Williams. He moved to London, England in the late 1950s, where he trained as a welder and where he and his wife Esmelda Lewis Williams raised their children. The family immigrated to New Jersey, USA in 1976 where Alvin continued to work as a welder until he retired to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1994.   He was a member of the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church.

Alvin is survived by his loving family: his wife Esmelda Williams of Port Charlotte; three daughters, Beverly Shimaka of Laurel, MD, Brenda Williams of Brooklyn, NY, Sonia Williams of East Orange, NJ; a son, Hubert Williams of Port Charlotte FL; and three grandchildren, Cameron Gipson, Lela Shimaka and Mukosi Shimaka. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and a wonderful circle of supportive friends.

On Saturday August 26, 2017, visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM at the Port Charlotte United Methodist Church, 20175 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Craig Moore will officiate. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte after which guests are invited to return to Port Charlotte United Methodist Church for a luncheon.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.