Charles H. Williams IV ’55

Charles Williams was born Feb. 19, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, and died Jan. 20, 2014, of the lingering effects of a 2013 stroke. He was 80.

At Princeton, Chuck majored in electrical engineering and joined Campus Club. He was the “key player” for the Princeton Tiger Paws, who could not have existed without him. His roommates at 226 1903 Hall were G. Witter, G. Hamill, R. Evans, D. Olfe, and G. Kovatch.

After two years as an Air Force communications officer, Chuck began a long, successful career, primarily with GE and Honeywell. Retirement in 2001 was an opportunity for Chuck to enjoy the outdoors and become an outstanding photographer. He also made music, recording several CDs and playing with the Tiger Paws at our 50th.

Chuck loved his family and friends and brought out the best in those whose lives he touched. The number of his friends grew steadily through his involvement in the Arizona Outdoor Travel Club, Digital Imaging Group, Arizona Trails Association, Thursday Morning Coffee Club, and other organizations.

Survived by Patsy, his loving wife of 36 years; sons Russell, Charlie, and Robert; stepchildren Larry Henkel and Brenda Spratt; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, Chuck will be missed by them and many more.