Charles Edwin BrigGen Williams, Jr. USAF

He was born on November 14, 1919, in Atchison, KS, to Charles and Mary Ellen Williams.

He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940 as an Aviation Cadet and graduated from flying school at Randolph AFB in the class of 40G. His thirty-seven year career spanned World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Wars.

After WWII he graduated from Auburn University and then worked as a chemical engineer for the Humble Oil Co. in Houston. Recalled for the Korean War, he remained in the Air Force in various command and staff assignments until retirement in 1977.

Settling in San Antonio, he became a local Realtor and Appraiser, served as President of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, and served on the San Antonio Zoning Commission.

He was a member of the Order of Daedalians, Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Sons of the American Revolution, Air Force Association, Military Officers Association; and the Windcrest Golf Club.

Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Harriette A. (Jackson) Williams of Alexander City, AL; a son, Charles E. Williams III; a daughter, Martha Ann Colburn; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Ruth Godbey and Margaret Sewell.

The family will have private burial services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Windcrest Golf Course, 8600 Midcrown Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78239.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.