Charlie "Coach" Williams

Birth date: Dec 29, 1930 Death date: Feb 23, 2014

Coach Charlie Williams, beloved husband, father and coach, passed away Sunday February 23rd, 2014 in Longview after a lengthy illness. He was born December 29, 1930 in Refugio, TX and graduated from Refugio HS in 1948 where he was Read Obituary

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Bruce Ferries

608w ago

I happened to have the good pleasure of attending high school with his son and met him a number of times. Always a gentleman and a dedicated faculty member of PGA High School. He will be missed.

Dave Tex Anders

608w ago

I only knew Charlie a few years....but long enough to know what a great guy he was...he will surely be missed in the RGV...He loved football. fishing, country music, and telephones, and most of all Joy. Rest in peace good buddy.

Richard R. Flores

608w ago

Joy and Family,
I am filled with sadness at your loss. Hoping that in your time of sorrow you will find special memories to ease your pain. Wrapped in every memory is the love you shared.
Charlie was a unique individual and an exceptional coach because of his great love for kids and opponents.
My first game against Charlie and his team was at the old Bulldog stadium. We had a young man taken to the hospital with a serious neck injury. Early the next morning, the first call was from Coach asking about my player.
On another occasion, Charlie invited me to go with him to visit the legendary Rice coach, Jess Neely, at the nursing home. What a great learning experience that was!
We had some exciting games with Charlie's teams when he was at McAllen and later at Harlingen.
"To laugh often and love much . . . to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others,
to give of one's self . . . this is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
There is NO doubt that Charlie was successful!
Sincerely,
Richard R. Flores
Edinburg

Joaquin J.

608w ago

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Joaquin J. Cantu

608w ago

Mrs. Williams and Randy, and rest of the family,

My deepest sincere condolences. My memories of Coach Williams are all fond memories. Including all the hard workouts he put us through. But he taught me to do the best I could and never do anything half hearted. I graduated in 71. I joined the US Navy in 72 and retired in1994 as a Senior Chief. I joined a law enforcement agency and retired as a sergeant and I accomplished this because of what Coach taught me. I feel your pain and sorrows for I too lost my beloved of 33 years. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the services. But I have you and your family in my prayers.

Sincerely, JJ Cantu #82 PSJA Class of 1971

Andree Reynolds

608w ago

Miss Joy, Randy, Karen and kids,
Lee and I are so sorry for your loss. May God bring you all peace and give smiles to your hearts as you remember all the special times you all shared. I only had one opportunity to spend time with "coach", and that was to take him to a Lobo game after I watched the Pine Tree band march. He really loved the game! I have been reading the comments and memories posted. As much as he was successful on the field, he was so much more in life. What a life well lived! Lots of love and prayers. Lee and Andree Reynolds

Sandy Skinner Propst

608w ago

Coach Williams was such an integral part of our years at PSJA during 1960-64! He was an inspiration to all of us. We send our condolences and our love to his family at this difficult time, but know Coach Williams left a wonderful legacy for many, many people. - Sandy Skinner Propst

Phil Leibowitz,Jr

608w ago

To the Williams Family,
Coach Charlie was the best!! Not only was he my Algebra teacher at PSJA, he was also my neighbor in McAllen on Gardinia. We want your family to know that we send our sincerest condolences. May God give you the strength in this time of need. I am sure that you all share some great memories, hold on to those to help at this time.
Again, May God Bless you all,
Jo Ann & Phil Leibowitz,Jr. Temple, Texas

Joe Anzaldua

609w ago

Charlie, you were a big part of the success the athletic program had at Harlinge High in 83-85. I was so fortunate to be a part of your staff. Your love for your athletes and coaches will never be forgotten. You were a class act. God bless you and the Williams Family. Rest in peace. Joe Anzaldua.

Polly Lohr Teal

609w ago

No words can explain how he made us feel; yet many words come to mind about his presence in our lives. Coach Williams was a great mentor and the "Heartbeat" at PSJA from 60-64. What a great legacy.....raise the bar through love. He will be missed, but; always remembered.

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