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Charlie Williams Obituary

Charlie L. Williams, Jr. "Heavy" East Chicago, IN Charlie L. Williams, Jr., "Heavy", age 61, of East Chicago, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at St. Catherine Hospital. Survived by former wife and close friend Ceola Williams of East Chicago; one son James Williams of East Chicago; one daughter Shawn Williams of East Chicago; three grandchildren James Walker of Hammond, Scott Upshaw, Jr. and Jasmin Williams both of East Chicago; "special mother", Julia Cochran of Rutherford, AL; one brother Cheyenne (Barbara) Williams of DeSota, TX; six sisters: Carrie Benton of Atlanta, Rose (Will) Yeager of Kaufman, TX, Geneva McKinley and Ann (Will) Amos both of Dallas, TX, Cynthia (Frank) Martin of Gary, Esther Parker of Merrillville and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007 3:00 p.m at Autioch Baptist Church, 3902-06 Alexander Ave., East Chicago with Rev. Justin Kidd officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Antioch Baptist Church form 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Mr. Williams was a member of God's Mighty Men and retired from Inland Steel. Hinton & Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published by The Times on Jul. 20, 2007.

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Willie Amos

July 23, 2007

May God extend His wonderful grace and mercy in times like these. May you ever feel His presence that He has promised. Even though these times might be tough; He loves and cares for you.

-Uncle Will-

De Nese Anderson and Children

July 20, 2007

Charlie L. Williams Jr. and Family:

Our hearts,thoughts,and prayers go out to each one of you!
Trust in THE LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6

Ms. Ceola, James & Shawn: May GOD's grace, mercy, and peace continually be with you!

clara (doll) sally, Clarence(man) Upshaw

July 20, 2007

Our prayers are with you and your family.

doris johnson (upshaw)

July 20, 2007

God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

JoAnn Threatt

July 20, 2007

To Esther and fimily so sorry to her of the lost of your LOVED one may GOD continue to Bless You.

doris johnson (upshaw)

July 20, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

clara (doll) sally, Clarence(man) Upshaw

July 20, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

billie(betty) kendrick(upshaw)

July 20, 2007

We are sorry to hear about your loss.We just want you all to know you're in our thoughts today and always.

Amy (babysister) Seay

July 20, 2007

may god be with you in time of
your sorrow.

Amy (babysister) seay

July 20, 2007

may god be with you all in time
of sorrow.

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