Raymond C. Williams
September 24, 1938 ~ September 29, 2011
Services:
A Mass will be offered on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 3, 2011 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD.
Raymond “Ray” C. Williams, 73, of Loveville, MD passed at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 29, 2011. Born on September 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph Stanley and Ethel Florine Wright Williams. He was the loving husband of Linda A. Williams whom he married on January 20, 1962 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Mr. Williams is survived by his children; Robert A. Williams, Sr. (Sharon) of Augusta, WV, Roy A. Williams (Dawn) and Ronald A. Williams (Karen) both of Loveville, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Stanley Williams (Mary Ann) , Anna Marie Quade (Bernie), both of Avenue, MD, Doris Heard of Olde Town, FL, Leroy Williams (Margaret) of Bushwood, MD, Helen Bowling (Buddy) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Nancy Kragh (Alvin) of Heathsville, VA, Faye (Jimmy) Gatton of Leonardtown, MD and a sister in law Eleanor Williams of Hughesville. Mr. Williams is also survived by his grandchildren ; Robert A. Williams, Jr. , Lindsey N. Williams, Allison B. Williams, Meghan A. Williams, Jenna M. Williams, Bree M. Williams, and great grandchildren; Robert A. Williams, III, and Caleb D. Williams. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by a brother James W. Williams. Mr. Williams graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1957, and then served in the United States Army from July 17, 1957 until his honorable discharged in July 16, 1959. Mr. Williams also served as a Sergeant for the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County, MD from January 10, 1967 until he retired in January 9, 1990. He then went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a mail carries until January 2010 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Mr. Williams was a member of the Mechanicsville Fire Department, Mechanicsville, MD, and was an honorable man of many talents. The family will received friends on October 3, 2011 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD from 9:30AM – 10:30 Am in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. A Mass will be offered on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 624, Leonardtown, MD, American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3, N. Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054, Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad, P. O. box 7, Avenue , MD 20609, Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 175, Morganza, MD 20660, and Mother Catherine Spalding School, 388330 Chaptico Road, Helen, MD 20635. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Linda and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Ray fought his battle hard,but is now in a serene place where there is no pain. He is smiling down on each of you. He will be watching you all from above. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“Linda and family-now that the pain is over for Ray, your pain is just beginning. Only your memories and one anothers love will remain. Share them every chance you get and remember how much he loved you all. When you feel empty, fill that void with memories of Ray and you will find yourself smiling and feeling his embrace. God be with you all. Love Snooky”
“Dear Linda& Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Raymond was a kind and gentle man. He had a wonderful smile. We will greatly miss him. (Linda, Iam so greatful to you & Raymond for taking so gentle and kind care of Uncle Guy). Linda, if there is anything you need Please call us. Love, Susan & Johnny Redmond & family”
“Sorry to hear about the passing of Ray .My prayers are with you and your family He is at Peace God Bless”
“”We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing ..”
“Linda and family, we are so sorry for your lost. Raymond was a wonderful man. He was a man who would do anything for anyone and was always there for you. Our family has lost a very special cousin.”
“Pop. I’m glad yur not in pain anymore and I’m sorry for not doing so hot in school. I’m going to try real hard now to make yu proud. Which I should of done in the first place anyway. It feels like just yesterday yu were waking up, getting ready for work, making yur lunch and annoying me everyone morning. I miss that. and.. I miss yu. It makes me feel better that your with god and not suffering. I love you Poppy. <3 "
“Leroy and Margaret, I didn’t know Ray that well, but I know that you all are going to miss him so much. God bless all of you and the family. “
“Linda and Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time. He was a True Fighter and we Admired his Courage and Strength. Keep his Memories alive in your Hearts and he will always be with you!! We Love You All XOXO”
“So sorry to hear about Ray. God Bless You.”
“Linda, our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. He was a very sweet and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Sincerely, The girls of Ultimate Therapy Sam, Rita, Wendy and Jennifer “
“Linda & Family – We are so very sorry for your loss. Ray will be missed by all who knew and loved him. It is comforting to picture Ray enjoying himself as he plays cards with his family and friends in heaven. “
“Linda & Family: Condolences to all. Raymond was a fighter to the very end. Linda, you did so much to keep Raymond’s spirits up. The family had a close relationship and contributed to his upbeat attitude. I will keep you in my prayers.”
“Linda and family. we are so sorry for your loss. Look to each other for comfort. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry for your loss. So many have gone before we wanted them to, but Raymond has been reunited with so many family members, friends, co-workers,etc who have gone before him. He will be missed, but he is at peace & resting. Cathy Mattingly and family.”
“Extending Deep and Heartfelt Sympathy to the Williams Family. “
“Dear Williams Family, Sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.”
“Went to school with Raymond and Nancy and I graduated together. So sorry about his passing but he has now moved on to a better world, no more sufffering and pain. My prayers and condolences. Louis”
“To Ray’s family, so sorry for your loss, Ray was a wonderful person, known him since childhood. God bless you all.”
“Linda and family. Sorry to heat about Ray. He fought a good fight, but he is resting now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.”
“”Linda and family. sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.” “
“Sorry for your lost. He was a good man. Will keep you in our thoughts. God bless”
“Linda and all of Raymonds family,our sincerest condolences to you. Rejoice in knowing he has come face to face with Jesus. May he rest peacefully. God bless your family. “
“Linda, Dawn & Family.We are deeply saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. May God Bless each Family member in the Day’s ahead. We will keep you all in our Thoughts & Prayers. “
“Linda and Family, Sorry for your loss. Ray was a great person and one that knew you know matter when he seen you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Please know that our family is praying for your family and we are just a phone call away if you need anything. We have many fond memories of Ray and we know how much you all will miss him. “
“Dear Linda & Family, I know that you will miss Ray, but let it give you comfort to know that he is in the arms of our heavenly ‘Father’ and he is not suffering anymore. We will continue to pray for strength and peace for you and your family during this difficult time. “
“I am sorry for your loss.Ray, R.I.P. Will keep your family in my prayers.”
“”Our Condolences to the Williams Family””
“Linda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May Ray rest in peace.”
“Linda & Family: Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you in this time of loss. Ray was a wonderful person and we will greatly miss him. He has touched our lives in a very special way and we will always remember him. “
“Linda and family: We are so saddened to hear of your loss, Ray was truly a loving and steadfast man-never giving up during life’s difficult times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you- always keep in mind that Ray will still be there guiding you along the way. “
“”Linda and family, we are so sorry about Ray’s passing and we offer our heart felt condolences to all of you. Please know that our prayers go out to you for God’s comfort and strength to be with you all during this time of grief and sorrow. You can be assured that Ray is now at peace with our heavenly father.” God bless you all,”
“Dear Linda. We are so sorry for Ray’s passing, he was a wonderful man. We have great memories of Ray on the picnic parties on the dory boat. What great fun we had! You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Aunt Linda we are so very sorry for your loss….Uncle Raymond i will never forget the time we went hunting it was cold out there…helping you build the barn and helping with tobbaco feilds..your were always a fighter and will be truely missed God has you now and you are not suffering Godspeed Uncle Raymond and know that you are very much loved…our thoughts and prayers are with the family love you all”
“To the Williams Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Linda, and family Our sincere thoughts and prayers to you all. Ray was a wonderful man and we know how much you will miss him.Keep the memories they will help you in the weeks to come.”
“Linda & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ray is now resting in peace no more suffering. “
“My deepest sympathies to the Williams family for the loss of Ray. He was truly a southern gentleman and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I am so sorry.”
“Linda and family. I know you all are going through a rough time, but Ray is with God now and his suffering is over. He was a gentle kind person and you all were there for him during this difficult time of his life. Linda you are a very special person and God be with you. Love Ellen Mae”
“Linda and all the Williams Families…my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all of you. “
“To Roy & Family, Our deepest sympathies to you all. God Bless you all and keep memories close. Chris & Tiffany Richards”
“Linda & the Williams Family: We wish we knew the perfect thing to say right now, we can only say how sorry we are for your loss and regret that we will be unable to attend any of the services for Ray. Ray and I worked together with the Trial Magistrate’s Court and the District Court of Maryland and he was the mail carrier when I was at Century 21. Skip also worked with him when he was in charge of Building Services for St. Mary’s County. We always found him to be a gentleman and nice to work with. He will be missed and mourned in the community. May God bless the Williams family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“Linda and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. God bless you all.”
“Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May the many smiles and memories that all of you shared as a family with Ray be the strength that sees you through each day. May God bless you and keep you all close together through this difficult time.”
“”WILLIAMS FAMILY” We are so sorry for your loss. Ray was a wonderful man. Just know that we are here for you. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers…”
“Linda & Family, We are so sorry to hear about Ray. He truly was a fighter. I wish there were some words to make it easy for you and the family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Linda and family, I am truly sorry to about Ray. I know your pain and I pray for you and the family. Ray was a marvelous person and loved to dance. Keep his spirit and his memories alive, it helps the pain. Love to All.”
“So sorry for your loss. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.”
“My heartfelt prayers for you all. I am a friend of Anne Marie’s and am sorry for the loss of Ray. He is with God in a beautiful garden and is not suffering anymore. May God Bless You All. Evelyn”
“Ray was a good and true friend to many. He had the ability to tell you what you needed to hear, without you realizing what he had just done. Hissmile was constant, even while battling this illness. To the Williams family, I am sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a great man and true friend to me. I am sorry I am out of town and had to miss his services. I will keep you all in my prayers. “
“Linda & Family Sorry to hear about Ray passing, Ray was a fighter and well thought of by every one even when he was in the Hospital the same time Jenny was and every time I saw him at Church he would say that I am praying for Jenny well done good and faithful servent Rest In Peace Buddy.”
“Linda and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Ray was a true friend to me and he was my buddy. I will miss him very much. We wil keep you and the family in our prayers.”
“Linda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Ray was such a fighter, he was with us longer then what I expected, he just wasn’t ready to go, he had things he needed to say and do. He’s in no more pain and he is resting peacfully. May God Bless You all with strength in the coming months. Hugs and Kisses.”
“Linda, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your happy memories close.”
“Ray , I miss you <3 You were an amazing guy and I'll never forget you, But im glad your not in pain. You'll always be in my prayers and memories. Hope your livin the best in Heaven. <3 :)"