Charles E. “24Strong” Williams Sr., 64, Cresson, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Russell H. and Daisy B. (Weatherwalk) Williams Sr.
He was preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Russell H. Williams Jr. and Larry C. Williams Sr.
Surviving are his mother; his loving wife, Cheryl L. (Dunmyer); children: Justine Biter and husband, Jon; Charles E. Williams Jr.; and Nicholas Williams; four grandchildren: Dylan, Hailey, Maddie and Kimberly; siblings: Rick Williams Sr. and wife, Kathy (Zatek); Donna Snyder and husband, Joe; and Lisa Biller and husband, Joe; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Charles worked for Penn Cambria School District as a maintenance tech and retired from Calandra’s as a truck driver and yard worker.
His favorite hobby was demolition derbies, which he enjoyed doing with his family, building cars with his children, grandchildren and his many demo-derby families. Charlie’s derby car number has always been 24 because he started driving derby cars at that age.
When he was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 60, this is where the 24Strong comes from. Charlie drove his last derby in 2022, after doing it for 40 years.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone
Ave., Cresson, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, with Pastor Stephen Moore as officiant. Committal at Lillydale Cemetery, Lilly.
Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.
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