Wiley Charles Williams Sr.

Wiley Charles Williams Sr. obituary, Norfolk, VA

Wiley Charles Williams Sr.

Wiley Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 28, 2025.
Suffolk – Wiley Charles "Chuck" Willliams, Sr., 86, passed away December 26, 2025 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Born on July 17, 1939 in Panama City, FL, he was the son of the late Wiley Wesley Williams and Dorothy McCune Williams.

Chuck was a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy and a retired manager for National Welders in Franklin. He was a member of Holland United Church of Christ.

Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Patricia Ann Lands (Chuck) of Virginia Beach; son, Robert H. "Bobby" Williams (Wendy) of Suffolk; daughter-in-law Penny Williams of Virginia Beach, and seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Monday, January 5, 2026 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.

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Kenneth Barrett

January 2, 2026

Cindy Leary

January 1, 2026

I never met Mr. Williams, but I used to work with his daughter, Pat. She and I got along really well. My thoughts and prayers are with her and Chuck. Thank you for your service, Mr. Williams, and may you rest in peace.

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