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Charles Williams Obituary

SPRINGFIELD, Va. - On April 23, 2015, Ret. Col. Charles Williams, age 76, passed away at his home in Springfield, VA. Husband of Ocie Fuller Williams; father of Sheila Williams, Sharon (Frantz) Pago, Charles (Avis) Williams; grandfather of Shiedha, Kiara, Scott, Andrea, Jazmin, Chucky, and Taj Williams. He is survived by brothers Jimmie Lee Williams, Samuel Williams, Willie James Williams, Harry Williams; and sisters Dosihan Williams-Smith, Sineal Thomas, Elizabeth Raiford and uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings. He served over 30 years in the U.S. Army and is a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He held the role of Executive Director at Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) in Baltimore, MD for 20 years. Respects can be offered from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm on April 29, at Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, VA; a memorial service will immediately follow. A viewing will be held on May 1, at Stephens, Maree, Tracy Funeral Home in Walterboro, SC from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on May 2 at 11 am at Bethel United Methodist Church in Smoaks, SC. Interment and repast will immediately follow at Red Bank United Methodist Church in Walterboro, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to MCVET.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Apr. 29, 2015.
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Some of us in life have been blessed to come to know a GREAT MAN such as Colonel Williams, a man who epitomized and actualized wisdom, compassion and good will. it will remain an enduring privilege of my career to have worked under this man at MCVETS as clincial liason to the Baltimore VA for 20 years. God bless you sir, as God has blessed us with your fruitful efforts on behalf of so many homeless veterans in need.

Dr. William Canter

May 13, 2015

Thank you for being a blessing in my families lives. We love you so much. You maybe gone, but you will never be forgotten. Your legacy will continue.

stephanie smith

May 3, 2015

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Sandra Hall

May 1, 2015

Please accept my most heartfelt condolences for your lossmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.I pray the love of God will continue to embrace you during this journey.

Lutcharde Darius

April 30, 2015

I love you all, Williams family!

Kenzie Poindexter

April 29, 2015

Keeping you and yours in my prayers. Colonel Williams was blessed and highly favored. Now he gets to sit and talk to the Master. Feel comfort in knowing we will see him again.

Mildred Busch (MCVET)

April 29, 2015

John 14:1-2 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." To the Williams family, I pray for you all during this difficult time. I have known you all to be such a strong family and to continuously show unity. Always putting GOD at the beginning of your day and through your accomplishments and everything you do. Please know you don't have to be broken as Mr. Williams has gone home to be with our father in heaven. Never a good bye but see you later as time will come where we will all meet again someday in eternity. So see you later Mr. Williams. Love Tameka Thompson and Family

Tameka Thompson

April 29, 2015

I salute Col Williams who truly displayed the spirit of a comrade for all veterans and a leader who shed light for so many at MCVET. Extending my sincerest condolences and prayers for peace for the Williams Family. Thanks for allowing Col Williams to share his life and example to follow. With heartfelt gratitude to have known him, stay encouraged and strong in the Lord. Sincere Blessings from Valerie Scott-Dishroom & the Scott Family

Valerie Scott-Dishroom

April 29, 2015

My prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. The love that you have for your father will forever live in your heart and in time the sorrow you feel now will be replaced with all the wonderful memories and experiences you shared with your daddy. May God continue to bless your family. With all my love, Christie Wright-Dillon and family (Accokeek, MD)

Christie Wright-Dillon

April 29, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of your lost. Our condolences goes out to you and your family.

Darrell & Sylvia Love

April 29, 2015

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to the Williams Family during this difficult time. May God Bless and comfort you now and always. -Love the Russell Family

Ruby Russell

April 29, 2015

Sending love to the entire Williams family. Your Dad/Grandad is a legend who left an extraordinary legacy .... May God continue to bless your family.


The Cathey Family ( Landover, MD)

Kriston and Curtis Cathey

April 28, 2015

My prayers are with you! Sorry I am unable to attend the service of my Dearest Uncle Tank, But I will be there in spirit. My love to all. May GOD continue to watch over and bless each and everyone

Bernadette Williams

April 28, 2015

Dear Mrs. Williams and Family,
It was my honor and privilege to work with Col. Williams and the MCVET family for many years. He was a kind and generous man to all who knew him. Hold your heads high. We had a true servant with a heart of gold in our midst. May the light of His countenance keep you strong.
Evangeline "Jamila" Keita, Baltimore , MD

Evangeline "Jamila" Keita

April 27, 2015

What an accomplised life well lived and well loved! Sending our condolences to the entire Williams Family. May God Bless you all.

The Claiborne Family

April 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Williams family during your time of bereavement. May your faith in the Lord continue be of comfort to you during this time.

Kimberly Shavers-Harrison

April 27, 2015

To my extended family. My love and prayers are for you all. I know you guys through my God-mother Sheilah, one of the daughters of the Colonal. Wow...what a great man he was. I didn't know he had accomplished all of that in his lifetime. That's amazing. While I know he will be missed, it's so refreshing to see the awesome legacy he leaves behind. It's such an honor to have known him. I love you guys so much. Stay in prayer. God heals. Peace be with you.

J. Allen Pealer

April 27, 2015

To the Family of Col Charles Williams
My Condolences to the family. I know the pain and sorrow of the loss, because I and thousands of other veterans who lives Col Williams have touched, feels we are family as well, grieving over such a great loss. God had another plan for him, so without selfishness...., May he rest in the most high's arm as he continually smile down upon us. God bless and keep you all. Rheebe Bryant, MCVET

rheebe bryant

April 27, 2015

It was my honor and privilege to work with Col. Williams during his time at MCVET. He was 100% committed, thoughtful and kind to the students at MCVET and all who came in contact with him. His strength of character and work ethic will always keep his legacy alive in Baltimore. My sincere condolences to the family. Hold your heads high and with pride. A true servant was in our midst. Jamila Keita, Mayor's Office of Human Services, Baltimore City.

Jamila Keita

April 27, 2015

My condolences to the family. Col. Williams played a major role in my life, without him I wouldn't be the man I am today, he will truly be missed R.I.P Col. Williams

Sheldon Ellis
(MCVET)

April 27, 2015

April 27, 2015

Dear Mrs. Ocie Williams:
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of lost. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
It was a GREAT pleasure and an HONOR to work for your husband as an Executive Assistant at MCVET for a few years. He made a profound impression on me and on my life.
He reminded me of an ordinary man carrying a large stick. He would hear both sides of a situation, think and pray about it, then make his decision. May be like Moses....
I will surely miss him so very much.....
You were so bless to have such a wonderful husband and family.
May God Greatly Bless You Now and In The Days Ahead With All Spiritual Strength, Wisdom, Knowledge and Peace.

Catherine Palmer

PS. Your sweet potato pies were the absolute BEST!!! Thank you.....

Address: P.O. Box 21739, Dundalk, MD 21222

April 27, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God (Psalm 83:18) comfort you as you mourn your loved one.

McCarthy

April 27, 2015

My condolences to the family. I am grateful to God for the time and experiences I had with Col.Williams. He was a man I respected in many ways. I will always remember him for his hard work and dedication.The impact he had on my life and many many other men and women veterans will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Col. Williams, job well done.
Ezekiel Pankey

April 27, 2015

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