Reverend Charles Richard Williams III

In the quiet of the night and the still of the hour, God called his faithful servant home. Charles Richard Williams, III left his earthly home and ascended into heaven on September 26, 2011 at the age of 84. He was born on September 14, 1927 to the union of Charles R. Williams. Jr. and Dorothy Williams in Baltimore, MD, the oldest of three children. He was educated in the Baltimore City public school system and later enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944. He received honorable discharge in 1946 as a Seaman First Class. Charles held various jobs but was a long term employee of the United States Postal Service as an Accounting Technician. He received many awards for outstanding service and retired after 33 years of service in 1985. He married Ella G. Griffin on October 18, 1975 and from this union one daughter was born, Diondra L. Williams. Charles accepted Christ at an early age. He was a dynamic soloist with a rich baritone voice performing concerts in the Baltimore area and surrounding states. He also loved to play the piano. He answered the call to preach the gospel as a member of St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Carl L. Washington, Sr. Charles was ordained in September of 1979. Charles and Ella Later became members of the St. John A.M.E. Church where he served as a Minister and Elder for than 20+ years. He never met a stranger. He greeted everyone with a smile and a joke. He had an infectious personality that instantly attracted friends everywhere he went. He always had a story or words of wisdom to share. He was generous and compassionate to a fault. All of his nieces and nephews were considered his favorites. He had special relationships with cousins and many, many friends. In addition to preaching and singing, Charles loved to cook. He was known for his infamous crab cakes and his love for fried chicken and boiled potatoes. His favorite sport was billiards. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Charles R. Williams, Jr. and Dorothy Williams; and brother, Irvin Williams. Charles’ memory will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Ella G. Williams and daughter Diondra L. Williams of he home; three sons, Gerald Williams (Lisa) of Baltimore, MD, Richard Williams of Baltimore, MD and Michael Williams (Zelda) of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Virginia Evans (Lester) of Baltimore, MD and Alice Williams; two brothers, Dr. Samuel Williams (Anita) of Baltimore, MD and Edward Williams (Fran) of Baltimore, MD; four sisters-in-law, Gloria Fuller of Florence SC., Daisy Woolard of Washington, NC., Elgie Griffin of Ft. Washington, MD, and Ellouise Griffin of Baltimore, MD; a host of nieces, nephews, devoted cousins, adopted Godchildren and special friends.

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Reverend Charles Richard Williams III

September 14, 1927 - September 26, 2011