Charles Frederick Williams' Obituary
Charles Frederick Williams, St. Tammany Parish native, resident of Waldheim, LA and retired President of the St. Tammany Parish School Board passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2008 at the age of 77 following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 16, 1930 to Frederick Benjamin Williams and Caroline Dutsch Williams. Beloved husband of 53 years to Shirley Jenkins Williams, brother to Robert Williams, Sr., Yvonne Spradley, and late Katherine McDaniels. He is survived by his children, Bruce R. Williams and his wife Brenda, Brenda W. Finnegan and her husband Chuck, Nathalie W. Henderson and her husband John, Charles R. Williams and his wife Marlene and Patricia W. Schoen and her husband Michael. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Covington High School class of 1948. As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, he served during the Korean War. Mr. Williams worked in the construction industry as a lifetime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 60. As a lifelong member and former Chairman of the Board of Waldheim United Methodist Church, Mr. Williams worked tirelessly for his community and served on the St. Tammany Parish School Board for 22 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the St. Tammany Parish Collective Bargaining Agreement for all school system employees. His advice was invaluable during the initial design and construction of various St. Tammany Parish Schools. He served on the St. Tammany Jury Commission for approximately 20 years. As Scottish Rite Administrator of the Speech and Language Center located on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University, he oversaw its opening and advised operations. He served faithfully in many community service organizations and will be missed by his Brothers in the Covington Masonic Lodge #188, the Northlake Shrine Club, and the Scottish Rite Consistory of New Orleans. He was an enthusiastic and loyal member of the Abita Men’s Club.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
Visitation will be on Sunday June 15, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, a Rosecroix Ritual will be held at 7:00 PM, and visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until service time.
Interment will follow at Waldheim United Methodist Church Cemetery, Highway 21, Bush, LA, with Masonic graveside rites.
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