Willard 'Ray' Williams Jr., 60, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on June 3, 1953 to Willard and Shirley Williams Sr. in South Haven, Michigan.
Ray worked for Monsma Marketing of Grand Rapids, Michigan for 25 years, and was a volunteer for English Springer Rescue America, and Relay for Life. He loved sports, and coached baseball and softball for many years. He enjoyed camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Williams; parents, Shirley (Gib) Strickling; daughters, Kimberly (Roy) Collum, and Bailey Williams; son, Brandon (Jill) Williams; grandchildren, Tyler Horn, Kendall & Myla Williams; step-sister, Kathryn Gearhart; and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Williams Sr.; brothers, Michael Williams, Jeffery Williams, and Steven Williams; step-brothers, Ronald Strickling, and Donald Strickling.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road, in Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 9:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Doug Gast will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation 7330 Woodland Drive, Suite 201 Indianapolis, IN 46278 or, English Springer Rescue, www.springerrescue.org.