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Charlie Lee Williams, 86 , of Woodleaf, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem.
He was born April 23, 1936 in Salisbury, NC to the late John Hunter Williams and Elizabeth Murph Williams. Charlie lived a life of service. For over 40 years, he served as a Senior Deacon of Edgewood Baptist and Woodleaf Baptist Churches. He was also was the former fire Chief of Scotch Irish Volunteer Fire Department. He served at the Rowan Correctional and Piedmont Correctional Institutes during their weekly worship services for over 15 years. He retired from Fiber Industries/Celanese after 28 years of service in maintenance.
He was a loving friend to many, dedicated his life to sharing Jesus with others, loved his family deeply and spending time with them was his favorite activity. He was a compassionate, humble, loving spirit who touched so many lives.
In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by son-in-law, Timothy Earnhardt.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Williams; daughter, Cheryl Earnhardt of Woodleaf; son, Chris Williams of Woodleaf, NC; granddaughter, Jessica Cofer(Casey); grandson, Caleb Link; and 4 great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service held at Woodleaf Baptist Church on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Woodleaf Baptist Church, P.O. Box 360 Woodleaf, NC 27054.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Williams family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Sandy Overcash Daniel says
Lib, Cheryl, and Chris I am so sorry to learn this sad news…Charlie was a good man and I rejoice knowing he was saved and now in heaven. I know Mom and Dad welcomed him home…one day we will see them all again…love to you all…Sandy Overcash Daniel
NancyShore-Hamrick Hamrick says
Family I am sorry for your families loss of a great man of God. Prayers for you during theses difficult days.
Mark Garner says
Pastor Chris and family, so sorry about your Dad. Only met him once at a birthday day cookout for you 30 years ago. He was so kind and helpful as I recall. Prayers.
Charles Foutz says
Preacher Chris my prayers go out to you and your family may God’s strong arms embrace you and your family during this difficult time
Chris F. Brown says
Mom and Twin, you have my deepest condolences. Pops will truly be missed but I am grateful for the years that we had together. He was truly an inspiration in my love.
Love your Twin Chris and Patricia
Lisa Bumgarner Hancock says
Ms Lib, Cheryl, and Chris. My heart is aching for you.. but rejoicing in Charlie’s perfect healing. I’m praying for you and your grands and great grandchildren. He was a proud Daddy and Pawpaw! Please let me know if there is anything we can do. We love you all!
Mike Motley says
Praying for you all. Lot’s of fond memories of brother Charlie. I could always see Jesus in him!
DR. ROBERT E. Foster says
I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS GREAT LOST. TRULY A FRIEND TO ME FOR MANY YEARS. HE WAS ALWAYS AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO ME. GREAT TIMES AT ROWAN MENS PRISON SERVICES. WILL TRULY BE MISSED IN ALL WOODLEAF COMMUNITY. LOVE YOU CHRIS, LET ME KNOW IF I COULD HELP. BROTHER ROBERT E. FOSTER
Nancy Wetmore says
The Woodleaf High School Class of 1955 has lost another member of our class, and our hearts go out to Lib, Cheryl and Chris. The grandchildren and the great grand children will miss him also. At a reunion some years ago, the class voted to send a memorial to the West Rowan Bible Teaching Association, whenever we lost one of our classmates. A memorial will be sent in memory of Charlie.
His smile and laughter will be missed from all who knew him.