C. Roger Williams ’51

Roger was born May 15, 1930, in Berkeley, Calif., and died Aug. 11, 2005, at home in Fairfield, Conn., of prostate cancer. He was the son of Evan Clifford and Lillian Baxter Williams; his father was the founder of Shell Development Co., and is believed to have been one of the first persons to receive the degree of chemical engineer.

Roger prepared for Princeton at Millbrook School, majored in chemical engineering, was a member of Key and Seal, and roomed with Bob Bohner, Charles Hardy, and Bill Tate. He left Princeton senior year, and after serving for two years with the Army

Rangers (11th Airborne, 15th Ranger Company), returned to graduate with the Class of 1954.

He then went to work for the Standard-Vacuum Oil Co., serving as a Far Eastern economic adviser. In 1990 he retired from Mobil Corp., where he was general manager of investor relations and information coordination.

Roger's first marriage ended in divorce. He is survived by Priscilla, his wife of 36 years; his children, Jennifer Williams-Porto, Pamela Bowen, and Ian; five grandchildren; his and Priscilla's children, Christopher and Katherine; and a foster son, Jason McCaffrey.

His family is his legacy. Rangers lead the way!

The Class of 1951