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CHARLES S. JR. Age 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 8, 2012. Mr. Williams was born in Oklahoma to Charles S. Williams Sr. and Gladys Williams. He attended Princeton University and the University of Oklahoma (OU) where he received two Master degrees, one in Mathematics and one in Electrical Engineering. He then taught Mathematics at OU. Charles later served in World War II and in the Korean War. He married his first wife Grace W. Williams in Oklahoma in 1947. They moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1952 where he taught Mathematics at the University of New Mexico prior to accepting a position as an Electrical Engineer at Sandia Laboratories. He met and married his second wife Francisca Duran in Albuquerque, NM. He retired from Sandia Laboratories in 1989. Charles enjoyed playing tennis, hiking in the Sandia's and fine dining with a good cigar. He was an avid traveler, a history buff, a wine enthusiast and a great source of information on any topic. His motto was: Go ahead ask me anything! He received numerous high awards and acknowledgements including the Exceptional Achievement Award from the Department of the Navy and the Award of Excellence from Sandia National Laboratories among others. He is much loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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