Dr. Charles "Chuck" Williams

Charles Richard Williams was born October 31, 1939, and passed away on January 6, 2025.  He was the son of the late Dr. Henry James Williams and Edith Hays Williams.

Chuck was born in Waxahachie, Texas and grew up in Midlothian, Texas.  His dad was a dentist and began his practice during the depression in 1929.  He was a great influence on both Chuck and his brother, Jim to become dentists.  Their younger sister, Anna, married Chuck’s dental school roommate, Dr. Jim Bailey.  Chuck met his wife Judy, who was a dental hygienist, after being set up on a blind date by his friend, Dr. Jim Bennett.  They shared 53 wonderful years together.

In 1961 Chuck graduated from North Texas State College (now University of North Texas) and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  In 1965 he graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry and was a member of Baylor Odontological Honor Society.  Chuck served a three-year dental internship and was a captain in the US Army.  He was stationed at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco and Ft. Myer in Arlington, Virginia.  He went on to become a dentist in private practice with his brother for many years in Dallas, Texas. He later opened his own dental office in DeSoto, Texas.  At the age of 74, he retired after 49 ½ years of practicing dentistry.

Chuck was very active in the dental profession.  He was a member of the Dallas Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the International College of Dentists.  He served as Chairman of the Dallas Mid-Winter Dental Clinic (now known as Southwest Dental Conference), was President of the Dallas Dental Society as well as serving on several committees.  He loved dentistry and truly enjoyed his relationship with patients.  Chuck was part of a dental study club with a small group of dentists who have met monthly since 1970.  They continued meeting after retirement to enjoy their fellowship.

Chuck completed the Certified Financial Planning program at SMU when he was 71 years old.  He wasn’t interested in a second career. It was just a personal interest of his.

He was a member of the DeSoto Rotary Club for many years.  He had perfect attendance for 25 years.  In fact, on a family trip to Germany he attended a meeting there to keep his record intact. Chuck loved traveling and was proud he’d been to all fifty states and many countries.  One very memorable trip was to Israel with a group from St. Andrew Methodist Church.

One of his favorite hobbies was gardening and planting trees at their home.  He always said the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is today.  He enjoyed running/walking and always looked forward to the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and other races.

Chuck was a man of strong faith and an amazing role model for his family.  He was active in the YMCA Indian Princess program with his daughters, spending time one on one with each of them.  As his daughters grew up, got married and had children of their own, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, and they loved him too. His legacy will live on through them.

He was an elder at DeSoto Presbyterian church for many years and taught Sunday School in the youth department as his daughters grew up.  After moving to Carrollton, Chuck and Judy became active members at St. Andrew Methodist Church.  Chuck especially enjoyed volunteering at The Store House food pantry and serving on two church mission trips to Costa Rica.

Chuck was a fine example of a Christian man.  He always followed Tom Landry’s philosophy of life that God was first, then family, and then work.  Chuck’s favorite hymn was The Old Rugged Cross.  As the words to the last verse of the hymn say, “Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away where His glory forever I’ll share.”  We know exactly where Chuck is today.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, and three daughters Elizabeth Hogg and husband, Jim; Kathryn Blackman and husband Scott; and Amanda Marchand and husband Eric; nine grandchildren: Ashley, Brady and Colby Hogg; Andrew and Cameron Blackman; Anna, Eva, Hallie and Brynn Marchand.  He is also survived by his brother Dr. James Williams, and wife Jane; sister Anna Bailey; sister-in-law Nancy Collins; cousin John Everett; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service to celebrate Chuck’s life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Andrew Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Arthur Jones.

There will be a reception to follow the service at the church.

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Williams will be laid to rest with military honors at The Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

If desired, contributions may be made in Chuck's name to: St. Andrew Methodist Church at: https://standrewmethodist.org/give/ or to Help Fight Alzheimer's at: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=51079&51079.donation