Charles Wayne Williams (also known as Bill, Opossum or Papa), went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 24, 2026.
Charles is survived by his wife, of 64 years, Charlotte Danley Williams. Two daughters, Dawn (Pat) Kirkpatrick, and Carlotta (Jay) McCallister. Two granddaughters, Baileigh (Eric) Muckley of San Diego, California; Ashleigh (Eric) Morgan of Centennial, Colorado and one grandson Jayse McCallister of Nashville, Tennessee. One great granddaughter Nora Anne Muckley. One Sister Beth (Buford) Strength of Eclectic, Alabama. Sister-in-laws Tracie Williams and Shannon Messick of Dothan; Sherrie Cotton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Brother-in -law Shawn (Linda) Danley of Atlanta, Georgia.
Preceded in death by Parents Henry and Velma Williams; In-Laws Howard and Annie Danley; Brothers Joel Williams and Ronnie Williams; Sister in-laws Annette Williams and Shirin Bagelio; Brother in-law Richard Cotton and Niece Patti Williams Marshall.
Charles was a graduate of Slocomb High School in 1959. After Graduation he joined the Air National Guard where he served his country proudly for 10 years. He worked as an aircraft mechanic at Hayes Aircraft for a number of years before going into the welding supply business. He worked in the welding supply business in the wiregrass area for over 40 years. In his later years, he worked with friends at Badcock Furniture and Wiregrass Fire Protection.
Among his accomplishments in life, some of the things he treasured the most was time he spent with family and friends. He enjoyed working on and racing Stock Cars, going fishing and hunting with his brothers, nephews and friends, playing softball, and watching sports. He was an avid Alabama fan and the best armchair quarterback around.
In his younger years he was a member of Bethesda Baptist church in Slocomb where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer. He was a member of Memphis Baptist Church for the last 40 years. Charles built his life, and marriage on his faith in Christ.
Family and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held on Thursday, October 29th at 1:00p.m. also at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bethesda Baptist Church following the funeral service.
The following Gentlemen will serve as Pallbearers: Joey Williams, Kevin Williams, Brian Williams, Ryan Williams, Eric Danley, Eric Morgan, Tony Hall, and Gerald Gurganus. Honorary Pallbearers are Barry Steadman, Scott Bagelio, Shawn Bagelio and Eric Muckley.
