Charles Ray Williams, age 68, of West Frankfort, IL. passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. at Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL. He was born May 31, 1940 in Herrin, IL to Carl and Juanita (Pike) Williams. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired coal miner from Freeman Coal #3. Charles is survived by his sons: Kellis and Mike Williams of West Frankfort, IL; brother James Williams of Benton, IL; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives Barbara and Sheri Williams; brother Wilbert; step-father KC Stipes; stepson Chuck Karnes. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, IL. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Charles Williams and will be accepted at the funeral home. Online condolences of sympathy may be made at www.unionfh.com.