Charles Williams Jr.

Charles Williams Jr. obituary, Durant, OK

Charles Williams Jr.

Charles Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Jul. 16, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Charles Williams, Jr. of Calera, Oklahoma passed from this life on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on Monday, November 6, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana to Charles O. and Billie C. Williams.
He was a resident of Calera, Oklahoma for 4 years, but was previously a longtime resident of Whiteland, Indiana. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, did 2 tours in Vietnam and served 6 years in the Air National Guard. He worked for many years as an aircraft mechanic.
Charles enjoyed auto racing, aviation, and enjoyed spending time with his son and grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles O. and Billie C. Williams.
He is survived by his son George Williams and wife Amber of Durant, Oklahoma; stepdaughter Beth Willcox and husband Robert of Wabash, Indiana; grandson Ayden Williams of Durant, Oklahoma; sisters Suzanne (Williams) Prescott of Phoenix, Arizona, Rhys Shapiro of Mooresville, Indiana; numerous other grandchildren as well other extended family and friends.
Cremation services have been selected.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Charles Williams, Jr., please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles Williams's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Charles Williams's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?