Raymond Williams

Raymond Williams, age 74, of Reston,VA passed March 22, 2016. Born May 19, 1941 in Asheville, NC to the late Northern Graham and Adelaide Williams. Loving father of Ramona DeWalt (Charles) of Charlotte, NC; Adelaide Williams of Woodbridge, VA; Thurston Williams of Alexandria, VA and Angela Williams of Woodbridge, VA. Grand Children: Travis and LaVette Neighbors, Sherice Johnson, Teyan and Trevon Williams; Great Grandson, Dejuan Crawford. Also survived by Great Aunt Fenice Koon, several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Raymond retired from the Fairfax County Public Schools after over 30 years of service. He served as an Usher at First Baptist Church of Merrifield (FBCM), Falls Church, VA.

Virginia services – Viewing: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arlington/Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 920-4800;

Memorial service: Saturday, April 9, 2016 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church Merrifield, 8122 Ransell Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 (703) 560-3247.

North Carolina service – Viewing: Saturday, April 2, 2016 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Ray Funeral and Cremation Services, 1373 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 252-5521 and the Burial immediately following at Sunset Cemetery, 1138 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to FBCM Capital Campaign.