Mr. Charlie Warren “Bud” Williams passed away on Friday December 23, 2022, at his residence in Shelby, NC He was born on February 19, 1944, in Cleveland County, NC.

Charlie was a graduate of Douglas High School and furthered his education at Elizabeth City Teacher’s College earning a degree in physical education. He was employed as a physical education teacher before being drafted into the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam, earning a bronze medal during his service commitment. A faithful and dedicated public servant at heart, Charlie worked with the Department of Corrections for almost 30 years and retired as an Assistant Superintendent. After his retirement, he worked part time as a security guard for Cleveland Community College.

Charlie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Lawndale, where he served as a former trustee and worked in the community helping to mentor at-risk children. His pastimes were fishing and being an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his son, Travis E. Williams, his parents Charlie Williams Sr., Jannie Belle Williams Pryor and his stepfather, Oscar Pryor, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife Helen P. Williams; 3 sisters, Rachel Outlaw (James) of Arizona, Annie Archie of Lawndale, NC, Martha Howell, Waco, NC; 1 brother Dave Williams (Almeta) of Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Lawndale. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM. Burial will take place at the Cleveland Memorial Park. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Lawndale. The service will be livestreamed from the Enloe Mortuary Facebook page starting at 12:45 PM. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM. Burial will take place at the Cleveland Memorial Park.