Joe Ray Williams

Joe Ray Williams of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Ray and Mary J. (Rosebrough) on March 6, 1934 in Elmore City, Oklahoma and passed from this life on May 7, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years. Joe grew up in Elmore City and attended school at Bryant Elementary and high school at Tatums. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. After serving in the military, Joe moved back to Oklahoma and Denver, Colorado where he served in the Army Reserves for seven years. In 1969, he moved to Elmore City. Joe worked for Sun Oil in Duncan, Oklahoma and later worked for the Wynnewood Refinery for a number of years before retiring. Throughout his life, Joe farmed and ranched. He enjoyed raising horses, riding in parades, rodeos, hunting, fishing and cars. He was an ordained Deacon at Bethel Baptist for many years and recently united with Pilgrim Baptist Church. The highlight of his life was his family. Mr. Williams leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Gwen Williams of the home 4 sons: Kerry Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Reginald Williams of Rio Rancho, New Mexico Ashley Ray Williams of Tatums, Oklahoma Marshal (Shawn) Williams of Limon, Colorado 2 step-sons: Virgil Jones of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Samuel Ervin of Edmond, Oklahoma Daughter: Ella Williams and Harry of Amarillo, Texas 7 step-daugthers: Bernice Graham and Russell of Bellevue, Nebraska Dorothy Varner and Thomas of Ardmore, Oklahoma LaDonna Luckey and Anthony of Ada, Oklahoma Rozina Newby and Ron of Ada, Oklahoma Christon Hutchins and Michael of Ada, Oklahoma Hope Ezell and Jontue of Haslet, Texas Garielle Ervin of Davis, Oklahoma 2 sisters: Ioma Beasley of Marshall, Texas Thelma Plunkett and Joe of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 3 half-sisters: Carolyn McConnell and her husband of Tatums, Oklahoma Drucilla Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rebecca Breckenridge of Poland, Ohio 2 half-brothers: Ray Charles Williams of California Timothy Williams of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren Mr. Williams was preceded in death by: Wife: Ernestine Williams Parents: Ray and Mary J. Williams Step-daughter: Jo Ann Williams 1 brother: James Wendell Williams 1 half-brother: Levy Williams 2 sisters: Laverne Taylor and Minnie Luton 1 half-sister: Pearl Hall

Joe Ray Williams

March 6, 1934 - May 7, 2012