Charles Emmitt Williams, Jr., 81, Hamilton, MO., passed away and went home to be with the Lord, on May 19, 2024, at the St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.  Charles lived in Hamilton for the past 11 years and previously lived in Independence and Kansas City, MO.

Charles was born on January 16, 1943, in Jefferson City, MO., to Charles E. and Glendora (Goins) Williams.  He was employed by Sunshine Biscuit in the Fairfax District in Kansas City, KS and retired after 32 years of service there.  He was a member of the Rose of Sharon Church in Kansas City, MO., for 30 years and most recently was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Hamilton.  He enjoyed playing cards and games with his family.  He was a "giver" and thrived on taking care of his family and others.

In June of 1967 he married Margaret May Staats at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Kansas City, MO.  They were married for 35 years before she passed away.  Charles was also preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his daughter-Melissa Dennis, Corydon, IA; two grandchildren-Amaiya Hawkins and Xabian Hawkins; and siblings Judy Stanley, Alberta Stanley, Douglas Williams and Herbert Williams.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.

A Celebration of Life Service and Luncheon will be held at The LIT Center, 7835 Highway 13, Hamilton, MO., 64644, at 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 15, 2024. All will be invited to willingly share your memories of Charles at the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Hamilton.