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D. Ray Williams

1945 - 2023

D. Ray Williams obituary, 1945-2023, San Jose, TN

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave

San Jose, California

D. Williams Obituary

CHURCH HILL - D. Ray Williams, 77, of Church Hill, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.

Ray was born June 29, 1945, in Scott County, VA to the late Ray W. and Glennie Head Williams.

Ray was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed restoration and collecting antique cars. His greatest joy in life was spending quality time with his family, especially his son, Jr.

Ray retired as an electrician from Eastman Chemical Company.

He enjoyed his daily meals at Burgers R Us.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nancy R. Williams.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jr. Williams and wife, Tammy; granddaughters, Nicki Reynolds (Zach Norton), Kirsten Osborne and husband, Dylan; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lori Strong and husband, Richard; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Fields and wife, Diane, Wayne Fields and wife, Barbara; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Chad Roberts officiating.

To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com.

The care of D. Ray Williams and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Apr. 1, 2023.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Apr

4

Celebration of Life

7:00 p.m.

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

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300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

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