CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SFC Charles G Williams, 87, US Army & Army Air Corps
Retired, WWII Veteran, Copperas Cove, TX
The family of Sergeant First Class Charles G Williams has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.
Charles joined the US Army Air Corps in 1944 and served over 24 years. During his military career, he was an active participant in World War II, served in the Philippines, Korea, Germany, and many other posts. Charles' full obituary may be found here: obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Williams&lc=1796&pid=167153592&mid=5678486
Date: Tuesday, 1 Oct 13
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1210
Staging Location: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1001 Georgetown Road, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 tinyurl.com/HolyFamCathChCC
Briefing: 1215
Flagline Establishment: 1225 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to participate in the procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Note: Be at staging ON TIME and topped off.
Ride Captains:
Ron “Joker” Smith; 254.415.8204; ron.smith4950@hot.rr.com
Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com
Flag Wrangler: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
INTERMENT
Staging Time: 1410
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen, TX tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme
Briefing: 1415 – Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await arrival of the procession from Copperas Cove.
Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Note: Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Army Air Corps/US Army Retiree and WWII Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.