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Charles Williams Obituary

Williams, Charles Edward Charles Edward Williams, age 74, of Zion, IL passed away on December 2, 2010. He was born June 27, 1936 in Grenada, Mississippi. Charles was an Army Veteran and he served with the National Guard. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Cynthia (Warren) Williams, Lynn Williams, and Vik (Shalawn) Williams; two grandchildren, Jamahl Williams and Ka'Lyn Williams; devoted friends, Henry and Laverne Crowley, Cynthia (Ralph) Greena; special Friend, Miss Pat Walker; a host of cousins, relatives and friends including the Gurleys' and Applewhites'. One grandson preceded him in death, Je'Marcus Williams. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 10, 2010 at Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home, 2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL. Pastor B.J. Gaston, Officiating. Interment will be at North Shore Garden of Memories Cemetery, North Chicago, IL. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. (847) 662-3553 please sign guestbook at www.bradshaw-range.com

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Published by News Sun from Dec. 9 to Dec. 15, 2010.

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Cynthia WIlliams

December 3, 2024

My dear father, Your presence and jovial spirit is truly missed in this space. We love you and know that we will see you again. Until we meet.....

Cynthia Williams

December 3, 2020

It’s hard to believe that you’ve been gone for 10 years, sometimes it feels like yesterday. Remembering Your love of God and your kind and giving spirit. I know that you are with Him and watching over us. Missing your bear hugs and laughter. Love your daughter, Cynthia

Walt Alston

December 8, 2011

Chuck wa s just a dear friend since our days together at Xerox. I still miss his calls and long discussions of the matters of the world. He will alwyas be missed. Our prayers continue to be with the family.

December 2, 2011

A year ago, God called his blessed angel home. Although he is dearly missed, I know he is smiling down on us from above. Love and miss you my dear Father. Cynthia

Linda Winston Collins

October 17, 2011

My heart goes out to the family,we have been friends for other 30 yrs.. I just found today about my friend,we are praying for you all.

March 22, 2011

Vik,
I am your cousin Essie James Horbrook, of Chicago,Il.
Charles introduced us over the phone during one of your visits. I am heart broken i did not get the message about his death. If you get this message,please e-mail me at [email protected] I will be praying to hear from you.Essie Horbrook

December 28, 2010

Remember him when you need a friend.
I will never forget my dear friend after working together for a dozen years at Xerox. Chuck was my big brother and we would talk for two to three hours each time we talked.
Walt Alston, Lanham,MD

Angeline Banks

December 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pastor J.E. Hillary Sr.

December 10, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Deanna Applewhite

December 10, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 9, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Charles came over during the summer we had a good time talking about the good old days for about an hour and half it sure was nice seeing him. God bless your family. James & Ida McGee Zion, Illinois

Rev. Marie Bryant

December 9, 2010

My warm heartfelt condolences go out to you and the rest of the family for your loss. May the Lord cover you all with His blanket of comfort and give you a peace within.

I love you with the love of Jesus.

Kay Willis

December 9, 2010

We were Chuck's neighbor for 35 years. He and my husband spent many days in each back yard working to keep the neighborhood and both yards in pristine condition. We are so sorry that we cannot be at the Celebration of Life Service. Our condolences on the loss of this charming and wonderful friend.

Mike and Kay Willis

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