Peter was born in Cape Town, South Africa and grew up in Rhodesia. He was a Rhodesian Olympic breaststroke swimmer, played water polo and rugby. He was a Lieutenant in the Rhodesian African Rifles during the war. Peter held many positions both in South Africa and the USA in the Sales and Marketing field.

Peter passed away peacefully at home in Maitland, Florida on June 25, 2025 surrounded by his family after a long illness with Frontotemporal Dementia.

He is preceded in passing by his father, Derek Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Desré, his mother, Kay Gibson, his brothers, Paul Williams (married to Carol), Glenn Williams (married to Nadia), his sister Karen Nel (married to Anthony), his children, Simon Williams (married to Megan), Lisa Williams (married to Stefan), his 8 grandchildren, Blake Burkey, Kate Burkey, Juliet Burkey, Madelyn Burkey, and Vele Burkey, Brianna Williams, Ava Williams, and Camden Williams.

A celebration of life service will be held at:
Community Alliance Church, Sunday, June 29th at 1:00PM
4815 E Lake Dr.
Winter Springs, FL 32708

Following the service will be a reception at Stefan and Lisa's home:
1303 Azalea Lane, Maitland, FL. 32751
Contact: Stefan 407-782-1900

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to AFTD – The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia in Peter's name
https://www.theaftd.org/?campaign=488718