Psalm 30:5weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Charles Edward Williams was born December 20, 1920, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Charles and Jessie (Haley) Williams and had one brother and one sister. Charles later moved with his family to Springfield (Queen City), Missouri, where he was educated in the public school system. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New St. John Baptist Church in Charlotte (Queen City), North Carolina. Charles proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps, where he specialized in artillery and honed his cooking skills. He was awarded the bronze star and good conduct medal. Charles was honorably discharged from the military and moved to Los Angeles, California. He worked at Goldberg Metal Foundry for a number of year where he became an expert at distinguishing various types of metal. After retirement, he worked as a recycler. While he was in the military, Charles was stationed in Europe and Africa. As a civilian he visited a number of locations including but not limited to Ontario, Canada; Detroit, Michigan; Nevada; Arkansas; Tennessee and Virginia. Charles always enjoyed returning to Springfield, Missouri for Park Day so that he could fellowship with his loved ones. His last visit was in 2013 when he had a great time visiting with lifelong friends. Charles spent the last two years of his life in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his loving wife Mary. Charles enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and all outdoor activities. He especially liked to watch professional sports and western movies on television. Charles enjoyed spending time with family and friends and never liked to say "goodbye". Charles was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Jessie (Haley) Williams, his brother, James Williams, his sister, Helen Walker, and his granddaughter, Mia Mitchell. Charles will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Mary; daughters, Cheryl A. Mitchell, Christine Jarrett and Joyce (George) McMillan; son, William Glenn Beasley; niece, Marsha Rogers; grandchildren, Charles Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell, Douglas (Kerry) McMillan, Charles McMillan, Micah Jeremy Beasley and Maisha Marie Beasley; great-grandchildren, Ina, Kelsey and Madison Mitchell, Kaylyn Drew and Kercy McMillan; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 in New Hope International Ministries, with services to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will full military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gormanscharpf.com.