Charles R. "Dick" Williams, 69 of Flushing, Ohio died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his home.

He was born August 24, 1939 in Rosemary Patch at Flushing, a son of the late Bert Williams and Frances Decker Williams.

Dick was a coal miner, beginning as a laborer and retiring as a Deputy Underground Mine Inspector of Ohio. He served as Chief of Ohio Division of Mines under Governor Richard Celeste. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of UMWA Local #1360, PERS, National Mine Rescue Assoc., American Legion Post # 366 in Flushing, Fairpoint Polish American Club, and the Army West Point "A" Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John and Daniel; and sisters, Patricia Burke and Nora Lou Williams.

Surviving are his wife, Marcia Covert Williams; sons, Dr. Charles (Susie) Williams of Maryville, TN., and Lt. Col. Kevin (Marsha) Williams of Bethesda, Ohio; six grandchildren, Brittany, John, Chauntelle, CJ, Peter and Todd; a sister, Dorothy Harris of Flushing.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 & 6 to 8 p.m. where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ken Kelley officiating. Burial follows in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 366, P.O. Box 427, Flushing, Ohio 43977 or Flushing United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 54, Flushing, Ohio 43977.

Flushing American Legion will conduct services on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home and graveside services on Monday.