Charles James Williams, Sr.

Sunrise: August 7, 1936 Sunset: May 31, 2012 Birthplace: Houston, Texas Parents: Luther Williams Velma Richardson Education: E. O. Smith Junior High School Phillis Wheatley High School Church Affiliation: The Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church of Fourth Ward since 1952 Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church from 1947 - 1952 Marriage: Lue A. Hogg November 12, 1959 - United in Holy Matrimony for 53 years and 5 months Employment: Equipment Operator for the City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering, Street & Drainage Division, Strom Water Maintenance Branch for 18 years McKesson and Robbin for 28 Years Specialist Cook for the Texas Children's Hospital - Infant Unit First job at the age of 14 for Mike Catuia Community Corner Store, all of which he performed with honor and integrity Service to Church and Community: Served as Deacon, Trustee, Treasurer, President of the Choir Chair of the Bus Ministry Teacher in the Brotherhood Helped develop the Church Prayer Garden Treasurer of the Coalition of Pastoral Leaders of Freedman's Town Teacher in Vacation Bible School Volunteered with: The Jerry Lewis Telethon for over 20 years The Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum Habitat for Humanity Members of the Juneteenth Planning Committee Community Clean-Ups Served as President of the Antropos (The men auxiliary to Phi Delta Kappa National Sorority) And many other worthwhile efforts Awards and Honors: Through the years Charles has been recognized by the following organizations for his support to the community: The Coalition of Pastoral Leaders of Freedman's Town The Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum The Houston League of Business and Professional Women Habitat for Humanity The 2011 City of Houston Employee of the Year 10 year Safety Award And many others Survivors: He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Lue A. Williams Two devoted sons Charles J. Williams, Jr. and Lerone Williams Three brothers Fred (wife Louvenia), Harold (wife Lavern), Richard (Jean) Brother and Sister-in-law Joshua and Murdie Freeman Two Aunts Carrie McLemore and Mary Lee One Uncle Reverend Ezekiel Hogg A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, co-workers, friends, and Fellow Believers