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His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston. Entombment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road, with a reception at the Mount Pleasant Chapel of J. Henry Stuhr Inc., 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the chapel.
Charles was born Sept. 6, 1944 in Charleston, son of Charles Braxton Williams and Ruth deVineau Williams. He started as a sportswriter and retired as editor of The Post and Courier, where he created the paper's business section. In his retirement, he created and ran a digital newspaper, The Mt. Pleasant Journal.
Charles loved the Lowcountry and giving back to his community as a member of the Rotary Club and Elks Club, and as a soccer coach, who took teams to state championship multiple times. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity.
Charles will be remembered for his perspective, great sense of humor, caring nature and natural storytelling ability – but mostly for the love he gave his family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years; son, Braxton deVineau Williams (April); grandchild, Anne Lisette Williams; and sister, Patricia Owens.
Memorials may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity Building Fund, 34 Race St., Charleston, SC 29403, www.gocharleston.org (http://www.gocharleston.org/).
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Edward Marshall
September 6, 2023
Dear Toula and Braxton, I just learned of Charlie´s passing. I want to send you and your family my deepest support and love. It was an honor to work with him at the paper. He certainly helped me as a new reporter, and he changed my life for the better by encouraging me to apply for a Rotary Exchange to Brazil. Some of my best memories were of playing soccer with him and of coaching soccer with him in Mount Pleasant. Braxton, that was so much fun! Charlie was and is one of my best friends. Thank you for sharing him! Blessings to you and your family, Edward Marshall, Lexington, Kentucky
Pamela Westendorff Prestegard
August 10, 2023
Charles was a bright light and literally a "lifeboat of comfort and hope" to me during some rather dark days...... beginning in 2016!! I will forever be grateful. I was a fan. Enjoyed SO much seeing him with my old friend (and former colleague) TOULA at our CHS reunions. Sending my love and heartfelt condolences to Toula and family. May God grant you all peace and comfort. RIP "Warrior" Charles
Dee and Eddie Crane
July 18, 2023
Toula and Braxton-
So sorry to hear about Charles. Megan told me of his passing and just wanted to let you know we are praying for you all.
Bill Langston
July 18, 2023
Toula, I was so sorry to hear the news about Charlie. Peace and comfort to your family.
Ann Denney
July 17, 2023
Praying peace and comfort to you and your family. Worked so many years at P-C with Charlie.
Charles H Williams
July 16, 2023
Tula so sorry to hear of Charles`s passing. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Braxton let me talk to Charles. I have great memories of him that I will always cherish. We will be unable to attend the funeral as we leave for Barcelona Spain. I hope all the wonderful memories of times with Charles will give you and your family comfort. Love, Charles Hiram.
Sherry Martschink
July 15, 2023
Toula & family, I am so sorry to learn of the loss to you and to the whole community. He was a true journalist who seemed to really enjoy his chosen profession. God's peace to you.
Jeanne Canfield Gerhardt
July 15, 2023
Toula, Our deepest sympathy to you on Charlie's death. God's peace. Jeanne and Don
Dan Conover
July 14, 2023
All respect to Charles Williams. Condolences to his family.
Linda Koester
July 14, 2023
Toula and Family,
I am saddened to hear about Charles. Losing my sweet husband in February of this year, I know the pain of losing your best friend and mate. My prayers go out to each member of your family. May our Lord bring his peace to each of you as you walk through all of this in the coming days. Your Alpha Rho sisters have you in their prayers, Toula and Mina.
Much love to you.
Patrice Matthews
July 14, 2023
Toula Chip and I are so sorry to hear this. We have so many good memories of Charles. Prayers for you and Braxton.
Ann Williams Groton
July 14, 2023
Charles deVineau Williams was my first cousin- we grew up visiting back and forth from Orangeburg and Charleston. Our fathers were brothers. Charlie was witty and lots of fun. Toula was the love of his life. We celebrate his life. He was special
Brad Nettles
July 14, 2023
So sorry to the Williams family. Charlie was a great person and good friend and it was wonderful to work with him at the paper. Gods peace be with you. Brad Nettles
Larry Libater
July 14, 2023
Dear Toula - Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Charlie. Please extend my sympathies to the other members of your family. May God be with you all at this terrible time.
Very Sincerely,
Larry Libater
Nancy Jones
July 14, 2023
Oh Toula, Henry and I are so very sorry to hear this. We have so many good memories of Charles and you at steak club. You are in our prayers.
With love, Nancy Jones
Patti Lazicki Blitch
July 14, 2023
Praying for Toula and her Family.
Robert Bishop
July 14, 2023
Toula,we r sorry to hear about Charlie´s passing. You and family r in our thoughts and prayers. We had good times together. Will always remember those. Robert Bishop
Shirley Peeples
July 14, 2023
So sorry Toula you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you
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