Ray Williams was born on November 4, 1944 and passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2026 at the age of 81.
He spent the past 12 years battling multiple health issues, but his faith in God never waivered now matter how much suffering he endured.
He loved God, his family, and community of friends unconditionally. He would help strangers stranded on the side of the road, and anybody he even thought could use a helping without them having to ask. The kindest soul that ever lived in our eyes.
He was beloved Husband, Father, and Granddad. I know this family has been filled with love and joy because of him, and the world was a better place when he was with us. Now we can only hope to carry on his legacy the best way we know how to make him proud.
I am sure there are others like him, but in my eyes, there will never be anybody to compare my precious Daddy.
Your loving daughter,
Beth
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Sipsey. Lee Witherington will officiate.
He is survived by his Wife of 61 years-Beverly Jo Williams, who never left his side for the past 12 years. His Daughter-Charlotte Beth (Darron) Clark of Jasper, Alabama. His two Grandchildren-Cameron Payne Clark of Franklin, TN and Kyndall Layne Clark of Jasper, Alabama. Brothers-Luvon (Joan) Williams and Marshall (Sheila) Williams and a host of nieces and nephews. Special Friend-Pam Parker.
He was preceded in death by Mother-in-law and Father-in-law-James. E. Murray and Ila Dean Murray; Parents-Albert and Onzell Aaron Williams; Brother-Gregory Don Williams; Godson-Steven Dale Theriot.
Pallbearers will be Darron Clark, Cameron Clark, Ryan Rosser, Jerry Jones, Larry Hyche and Thomas Parnell.
