Charles B. “Chuck” Williams, 82 of Alexandria died Sunday, September 08, 2013 in the Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness.
Chuck was born in New Albany, IN on June 28, 1931 and was the son of Lavada (Lenz) Williams. On Aug. 28, 1949 he married JoAnne (Frazee) Williams who preceded him in death.
Chuck graduated from Alexandria-Monroe High School and received his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from Ball State University. He retired from his teaching career from Northside Middle School, Anderson in 1989.
He was a member of the Church of St. Marys, Alexandria.
Chuck enjoyed restoring old cars and woodworking. His greatest pride was his family. He always loved the time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving is his son, Vaughn (Connie) Williams, two daughters, Cyndi (Chris) Jacobs and Mary Ann (Todd) Fuller all of Alexandria. One brother, Billy R. (Janet) Williams of New Albany. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Amy (Chris) McCurry, Kyle (Corinne) Williams, Dustin Jacobs, Brandon (Lindsey)Fuller, Derek (Elsa) Jacobs, Trent (Vicki) Fuller and Jennie Fuller. Seven great-grandchildren, Xavier McCurry, Kinsley Williams, Kaylynn Williams, Mason Fuller, Brayden Jacobs, Wyatt Fuller and Avery Fuller. Nieces, Dana (Frank) Fendley, Sondra (Roger) Vanerman Nephew, Steve (Cathy) Frazee and his special four legged friend Feebie.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lavada Williams, his wife JoAnn Williams and a sister, Jenny Zabel.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Whetsel Funeral Service, Alexandria with Bud Whetsel officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Alexandria. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Alexandria Elks Christmas Basket Program or Alternatives, P.O. Box 1302 Anderson, IN 46015 or in care of the funeral home.
Chuck’s family would like to thank his granddaughter and caretaker, Jennie Fuller and Nick at the Alexandria Care Center for their unselfish devotion to Chuck’s care.
Whetsel Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Charles Williams.