Obituary of Charles Lee Williams

Charles "Chuck" Williams, 78, of Niles passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. On February 12, 1942 Filbert and Grace (Westerfield) Williams, of Niles, welcomed their son into this world. Chuck went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving aboard the U.S. Intrepid and alongside his brother for part of his tour. Three years after being discharged from the United States Navy, Chuck married the love of his life Rebecca Johnson at Coulters Chapel in Niles, Michigan on December 23, 1966. Having not finished school to enlist in the service, Chuck went on to receive his diploma from Brandywine in 1977, with his wife and 2 daughters proudly by his side. Chuck took great pleasure in spending time with his family and cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren. He loved to play cards and would even call the girls from playing Barbie’s to teach them a new game or to just play the usual. He loved to sit on the porch and play music for hours at a time with his grandkids. Chuck liked to find a bargain and loved to go to garage sales, which led to his great collection of comic books. He has hundreds of books to this day. He loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, swimming in the pool, or planting the prettiest flowers ever. He was also a collector of everything coca- cola. Chuck is preceded by his parents and all of his siblings; David Williams, Naoma Simpson, Donna Cinquemani, Phyllis Williams, Laverne Williams, Milferd Williams, and Harold Williams. He is also preceded by his sister-in-law Teena Penter. Surviving Chuck is his loving wife of over fifty-three years, Rebecca Williams, daughters; Chari Pearson and Kim (Steve) Fisher, both of Niles, his five grandchildren; Zachary (Kelsey) Pearson of Portage, Michigan, Kyle Williams of Niles, Becca Williams (Tasha Hammond) of Niles, Joshua (Cathy) Pearson of Bradenton, Florida, and Christopher Williams of Niles. He will also be missed by his three great-grandchildren Grace, Samantha, and Kallum, as well as his brother-in-law’s; George (Phyllis) Johnson, David Penter, Ric Johnson, Debbie Johnson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services to celebrate Charles’ life will take place Thursday, September, 10, 2020 at Brown Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior. Full Military Honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post 51 of Buchanan as well as the U.S. Navy. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Chuck may do so to the family in care of Brown Funeral Home. Photos, memories, and condolences for Charles’ family may be left for his family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.