More detail on this person: Charles Edward
Williams was called to his Heavenly home on Nov.
9, 2013, at the age of 69. He was born in Helena,
Arkansas, on Aug. 8, 1944, to Edgar Lee and
Catherine (Trainer) Williams. He enjoyed a
childhood full of outdoor sports: swimming,
diving, water skiing, fishing, hunting, baseball,
and football. He attended Ouachita Baptist
University on a football scholarship and also
played baseball worthy of notice by professional
scouts. He participated in ROTC and graduated with
a Bachelor's degree and a commission as a
lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He became a
helicopter pilot in the First Cav Air Ambulance,
or Medevac Unit, serving in VietNam 1968-1969,
and was highly decorated for his service. In 1971
Charles married Janice Koltermann in San Antonio,
TX. He worked in the general construction
business, and was part owner of Mesquite
Construction, Inc. Later he worked as an estimator
for Phelps, Garza,
Bomberger - Architects. Charles met the challenge
of a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis with courage
and determination and continued to move about in
his power wheel chair, doing activities he
enjoyed. One of the greatest joys in his life was
coaching youth soccer. His teams, always called
the Mustangs, won many tournaments and district
or season championships. He had great talent in
the field of developing young athletes. He was a
great Spurs fan. Charles is survived by his wife,
Janice; his sons, Ryan Williams (Alison) of
Keller, TX. and Jason Williams (Desiree) of
Wellsville, PA. He had five grandchildren: Aidan,
Kieran, Kathryn, Calvin, and Ronald Williams. He
is also survived by his brother, Robert Williams
of Conway, AR. Charles was predeceased by his
parents, and his older brother, Lee Williams, Jr.
Serving as pallbearers will be his brother, his
sons, his nephews, his grandsons, his lifelong
friends, and any young man who ever played in a
Mustang uniform. Charles was a Veteran who loved
his country, and he was an all-around gentleman.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013
at Sunset Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will
be 10:00 am, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Sunset
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at
Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be
offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com
Flowers are welcomed, or contributions may be
made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 502 E. Nueva
St., San Antonio, TX 78205.
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