Ray Williams, Jr., 89, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather and brother, died at Memorial Regional Hospital on December 2, 2018.
Ray was born on October 29, 1929 in Miami, Florida to John R. Williams, Sr and Laura Mae (Wynne) Williams. In 1948, he joined the armed forces and served as a Private in the U.S. Air Force until he was honorably discharged in November 29, 1950. Ray was a brave and loyal soldier, as well as a patient, fun and loving man.
He is survived by his beloved children, Karen Raulin and her husband Ralph, Janet Teixeira and her husband Pete, Matthew Williams and his wife Jolie, Diana Stansell and her husband Tim and Debbie Canady and her husband Paul; sister, Laurene Tibbs; grandchildren, Veronica and her husband John, Caryn and her husband J.D., Laura, Brooke, Alex, Matthew, Andrew, Raymond, Zachary, Jacob and Abigail; great-grandchildren, Justin Canady, James Bratcher, Cady Young, Shelby Bilbrey, Dominick Hamilton and Erin Dowdal; and 17 great great-grandchildren.
A viewing will take place at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel on Wednesday, December 5th from 6-8 PM with a Tribute of a Lifetime and Masonic Service at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, December 6th 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with the burial immediately following at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Pastor Keith Spenser. A memorial meal will be hosted following the burial at Trinity Lutheran Church, 7150 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Funeral arrangements are provided by the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care.
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Debbie Canady (Beech Mountain, NC)
December 4, 2018, 12:00 am
We will miss the always present smile, your stories and antics. The love is still in our hearts and just thankful to the Lord that he spared you any pain. Say hello to Grandmommy and Granddaddy for me. Someday we will all be together again. All my love… Debbie
Bill Stocks (Pell City,Alabama)
December 5, 2018, 12:00 am
I worked with Ray in the 1960’s and 70’s. I’m so sorry the family has this loss.God bless you.
Michael Braddock (Acworth GA)
December 5, 2018, 12:00 am
Rest In Peace.Fond memories working with you at Southern Bell.
Brother Charles Riley (Hollywood FL)
January 4, 2019, 12:00 am
Thanks Brother for being there for me when I got raised to M.M your memory will remain with us always Rest easy my Brother
Janie Rhone
November 20, 2024, 11:34 am
My condolences to the Williams family. I worked with Ray for many years at Southern Bell and BellSouth. I will cherish the good times and fond memorizes of our long friendship. Rest in peace my friend 💕…