Charles Edwin “Chip” Williams, III, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), age 79, passed away of natural causes on June 28, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by his family.
Born in Alabama into a military household, Chip’s early years took him across the U.S. and to Japan before he earned a Civil Air Patrol cadet scholarship and soloed his first flight on August 21, 1963. Chip spent five years as an enlisted airman in the Air National Guard, Active Duty, and Reserves, loading weapons on F 100Cs and other fighter aircraft. During his time in the Reserves, he attended The Citadel, graduating in 1971.
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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Especially
with the wet soil from the rain this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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