Charles Sears Williams, Jr. of Richardson, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 6, 1928, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the Colonel Charles S. & Sue (Hagan) Williams Sr., US Army Veterinary Core.
Charles was a 1946 graduate of North Little Rock High School. He went on to proudly serve and was decorated in the United States Army during World War II, where he served in Japan in the U.S. Occupational Forces. Upon his return, Charles earned his Bachelor degree in 1951 from Texas Tech University in Business Administration. It was there he earned the nickname “Redbird”, due to his red hair and shinning disposition. He was a member of the Silver Key Social Club and was the class who brought Phi Delta Theta Fraternity to Texas Tech University. Most importantly, Charles met Eddie, his wife of 63 years.
Charles enjoyed boating and was an avid upland bird hunter. He loved hunting with his wife, two sons and dogs, Sugar, Mac, Bud and Rosco. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, particularly to Mexico and England. More than anything, Charles was devoted to his family and to his work. He was a self-employed Commercial Real Estate Broker. He never retired. He appreciated and cherished every client and relationship he ever had.
Charles was quiet and reserved who dealt with challenges throughout his life with humor and persistence. He was a true gentleman, exemplifying dignity throughout his life. Charles will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eddie (Heard) Williams; two sons, Michael (Diane) Williams of Vancouver, Washington and Jeffrey (Cara) Williams of Mercer Island, Washington; grandchildren, Rachel, Rebecca, Seth, and Alexandra; and sister, Ann (Charles) Hommeyer of Wayzata, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 10:00am in Ted Dickey West Funeral Home. Charles will be inurned at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Home for Our Troops at www.hfotusa.org.
The family thanks Reliant Hospice and particularly Felicia Johnson for their compassionate and devoted care to our Husband and Father. The family also thanks Grand Care Home Health, specifically Edison and Eric, for their wonderful and attentive care.
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