John Charles Williams' Obituary
John C. Williams, One of a Kind
John “Jack” C. Williams, age 90, of Lewes, DE was born September 9, 1935, and died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Jack was preceded in death by his wife and high school sweetheart Patricia (Pat) K. McIntyre -Williams, son, Thomas C. Williams, parents Enoch J. Williams and Mildred Annie (Mahla) Williams and Sister, Jean Nuttal (Williams).
He is survived by his daughter, Lynn K. Williams of Long Neck, DE, grandson, Evan J. Bernardi of Davenport, FL, granddaughter, Emma L. Bernardi-Sanchez, her husband, Noel Sanchez and great granddaughter, Mila Rose Sanchez of Millsboro DE., Sister Mildred Griffith (Williams) of Houston TX., David Williams of Wilmington, DE and James Williams of Merritt Island, FL.
Jack was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in Boothwyn, PA. He graduated from Chi- Chester High School in 1953, joined the Army and a short time later he got married. When Jack was discharged from the Army, he went to Drexel University in Philadelphia where he got a bachelor’s degree in business. He purchased a home in Aston, PA in 1963 and raised his family and then his grandchildren until 2012. During the warmer months he would boat, fish and crab at his second home near Rehoboth Bay, DE.
Jack and his wife owned and operated National Income Tax in Media, PA with other locations in Aston, PA, Woodlyn PA, and Prospect Park., PA. for over 30 years. Jack loved to serve his community. He was an active member of the Rose Tree Media Optimist Club. He was active in the Scottish Rite as a 32nd Degree Mason Member. He was raised to the Master Mason Degree on February 13,1982, at Edward F. Roberts Lodge #772, after several Lodge consolidations he was a member of Penn Lodge #709 in Concordville, PA at the time of his death. He was a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, District #2. You could also find him in New Castle DE at The Nur Shrine Temple.
As a Shriner, he participated in several groups within the Shrine organization including the Directors Staff, The Royal Order of Jesters Delaware Court #164 where he served as Treasurer for many years and the Order of Quetzalcoatl also known as the “Q”. Jack was also a member and a Past Worthy Patron in Pennsylvania at the Order of the Eastern star Chester Chapter #335 and transferred his membership when they merged with the West Chester Chapter #352. When Jack relocated to Sussex County DE, he transferred his Eastern Star membership to Unity Chapter #16 in Lewes DE.
When he relocated to Lewes, DE, he was active in his community and started playing cards every week with a new group of friends in his neighborhood. Once a month, he would meet his older brother at the casino. Jack loved his family and treasured his friends. He was always ready for a party, get together or adventure. Jack was the kind of person who left a lasting impression on those he met and to those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held later in early 2026 in Sussex County DE. The family will share details when arrangements are finalized.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in memory of John C. Williams be made to Shriners Hospital for Children by mailing a check to:
The Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. 3551 N Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140
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