Walter Charles Williams Jr.

Walter Charles Williams Jr. (Charlie), 87 of Snowflake, Arizona passed away Thursday January 7, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 5, 1922 in El Vado, New Mexico to Walter C. Williams Sr. and Irene Inez Rose. He lived most of his life in McNary and Snowflake. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as the First Branch President in McNary and many other church callings. He served a Temple Mission with his wife Renee` in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. He was a very generous and hardworking man and had wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed his career as a saw filer and worked at many locations in New Mexico and Arizona. He proudly served his Country and served as a Staff Sergent 1st Batallian 10th Marines Battery C-2nd Marine Division in WWII South Pacific Theater. Charlie was a avid RC Model Airplane Hobbyist and member of the "Bald Eagle Squadron". He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his children, Nancy (Steven) Brimhall, Susan (Loren) Hogan, Dennis (Dixie) Williams, Marcie (Glenn) Allen, Charles (Juaina) Williams, Carol (Colin) Amos, 20 grandchildren & 27 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Betty Arnds.He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee`; parents, W.C. Williams Sr. & Irene Inez Rose; brother, Howard and sister, Elsie. A viewing will be held from 6 - 8 PM Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Owens Livingston Mortuary - Heritage Chapel 84 E. 19 S. Snowflake. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Main Street Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a visitation to begin at 9:00 AM at the church. Interment will follow at the R.V. "Mike" Ramsay Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake.