Charles W. Williams

Charles W. "Charlie" Williams of Broken Arrow, OK, age 73, a loving husband, father, and brother, went to be with Jesus on Friday morning, May 18, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital South in Tulsa, OK. Charlie was born on June 13, 1938 in Coweta, OK to his parents, Douglas Charles "Bud" and Beatrice (Satterfield) Williams. Charlie was a 1956 graduate of Coweta High School. On June 7, 1957, Charlie was united in marriage to Delphia Copeland in Coweta. Charlie and Delphia are devoted and longtime members of Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow. Charlie owned and operated Williams Wrecker Service in Broken Arrow for many years until he retired in 2008. Charlie was a pilot and enjoyed many years of flying. Charlie's hobbies included fishing, quail hunting, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. Charlie is lovingly survived by his wife of 54 years, Delphia Williams of the home; his two sons, Keith Williams of Coweta and Mark Williams of Tulsa; his sister, Christine Harvey and husband, Jack, of Alpine, CA; his two brothers, Bill Williams and wife, Kaye, of Broken Arrow and Gerald Williams of Coweta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Beatrice Williams and two brothers, LaVerne Williams and Bobbie Williams. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, May 21, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Funeral services for Charlie are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. The Rev. Bob Green will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. Pallbearers are Bill Williams, Jim Copeland, Steve Harp, Steve VanTuyl, Rufus Gould and Allen Harp. Honorary Pallbearers are Jack Harvey, Frank Hargrove, Frank Hargrove Jr., Clyde Hargrove, Leon Hargrove, Ed Greene and Michael Gwyn. The family of Charles W. Williams entrusted his care and services to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515. Family and friends may sign the guest book on-line @ www.wrightbrownfunerals.com.