Charles Henry Williams

Charles Henry Williams, age 74, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mission Hospital.

A native of McDowell County, Charles was born on July 31, 1947, to the late Frank and Louella Wilkerson Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Annie Williams O'Neil, Laura Williams Moore, Edith Williams, Lassier Williams and two brothers, George Williams and Sam Williams

Charles loved to laugh, smile and sing and he lived a good life. He worked in retail and construction. He was from Marion but lived in Morganton NC for most of his life and had lots of friends and family there. He loved his family and Friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

Charles is survived by five children, Charlene Williams, Damita Williams Hairston, Deborah Williams, Charles Alexander Williams and Jarvis Conley; one brother, Franklin Williams. Also surviving Charles are two grandchildren, Hayley Creasman, Dezmyn Williams; one great-grandchild, Azerai Lineberger; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Beam Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service.