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Charles Williams Obituary

Williams, Charles J. "aka Jim, Charlie" 78, of Gold Canyon, AZ, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2011 with complications from COPD. He was born and raised in Chicago on Talman Ave. and was the 13th and last child born from the late Richard and Bertha Williams. Served U.S. Army in Korean War as Op. & intell. Spec., 1st Bn 21st Infantry 1953-55. Retired from CTA Westside Phone Gang as an electrician in 1989 and was a member of IBEW Local 9. After retirement, he and wife, Kay, left Oak Park, IL after raising their children and moved to sunny Arizona! Sadly, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen (Kay) Naughton on January 24, 2011 from colon cancer. After 48 years of marriage...he just couldn't live without his Baby! Both were preceded in death by sons: Jim (Jamie Macino) on 2/11/1996 and Michael (Lisa Johnson) on 10/22/1993. Survivors include: daughters: Tracey Hall, Tammy Miceli (Joe), Terri Brown (Doug), Lori Smith (Paul) and son, Terry Haloulos (Barb); 14 grandchildren: Matt, Bree, Shawna, Kelly, Kim, Mike, Tim, Nicole, Serena, Jessica, Michaela, Amanda, Kaya and Mia; 9 great-grandchildren: Shantana, Wyatt, Ryan, Waylon, Avaya, Teigan, Isabella, Charleen, and Isaac; 2 sisters: Gladys Schleder (Len), Connie Rotkis; and 3 brothers: Willie (Marie), Tom (Toni), and Edward (Grace). Siblings that preceded him in death: Charlotte, Richard (Pat), Johnny (Algene), Edna Reed (Tex), Mary McEnaney (Paul), Fredrick, Dorothy Soria (Larry). Viewing is on Monday 10/24 from 6-9pm at Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Mass is on Tuesday 10/25 10:00am at St. Tim's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa, AZ. We love you and we'll miss you! Give Mom Hugs and Kisses from all of us! XOXOs

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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10 Entries

Lori Smith

October 15, 2020

I miss you dad. I hope you are with mom, Jimmy and Michael and now Paul. Love you.

Lori Smith

October 17, 2012

I can't believe it has been a year! I still have many things to work out dealing your passing. I hope you will help me to release my anger and questions. I miss you. You left too soon.

Kim

May 25, 2012

Papa! I miss you so much! Your laugh and your serious looks! Everything! Time heals sometimes! Not all the time! I love you and miss you more and more each day:(.

Tracey Hall

October 27, 2011

Gonna miss you forever dad...you were somthing else!!!No one will ever come close.Love you so much...Tracey and Paul

Jessie Williams

October 27, 2011

R.I.P papa i miss you so much and you will never be forgotton i wish you could be here with us but i know your with grandma and the boys and that you are happy i love you with all my heart tell grandma and my dad that i say hi love Jessie xoxoxox

Maureen Netzel

October 24, 2011

Terri, Tammy, Lori and Familes,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dad will be missed very much but take comfort in knowing he is happy and at peace now with Mom.
God Bless and Much Love to All,
Dan, Maureen, Mallory and Devin Netzel

Barb and Terry Haloulos

October 23, 2011

We miss and love you, Dad, so very much. I could not have asked for a better father-in-law.

We are sorry that we cannot be there with the family and are grieving and sending prayers. Dad will remain in our hearts forever and it was a blessing to be in his life.

With much love, Barb and Terry

MARGE ECKHORN

October 21, 2011

Terri,Tammy,& Lori
Your Dad has always been a special part of my life, and will be missed so very much .My heart goes out for you & all of the family ,he brought so much happiness
into everyones life.He must of heard MoM calling I am sure they are happy together now,and watching over all of you. he has left oh so many happy memories for all to remember & A wonderful legacy .
Hugs & kisses
Aunt Marge

October 21, 2011

Terri, Tammy, Lori and family, I'm soo sorry for the loss of your father. I know he's dancing in Heaven with Kay now but that still does not take the loss away and I understand that. Please take care of yourselves. Love each other. Comfort each other. Enjoy the memories and smile for he was a great man in your lives. Love you.

Heather, Cody, Ashliegh & Cainon Nelson

Terri Brown

October 21, 2011

R.I.P. Dad! You will be missed sooo much! I love you and I feel blessed to have had you for a father! Enjoy your eternal life with Mom, the boys, your Mom and Dad, and everyone! You and Mom have left me (us) with so many wonderful memories...I will cherish each and every one of them! Give Jesus and everyone a hug for me!!! Love, Terri : ) xxoo's

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