Garland Ray Williams

Born in Lynchburg, May 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Walker T. Williams and Jenny Tolley Williams. He was a US Navy veteran and served during Korea. He was a retired engineer from the Department of Energy and was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and was an avid “Hokie” fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Garland R. Williams, Jr. of Lynchburg, Elizabeth Newby and husband S. Kent of Forest, Catherine Williams and Raymond Taylor Williams both of Lynchburg; one sister, Ernestine Ripley of Lynchburg and seven grandchildren, Corey Williams, Bobby Newby, Jacqueline Newby, Brett Tomlinson, Breanna Williams, Taylor Williams and Michael Williams.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Michalides and the Rev. Amy Beth Coleman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Heritage United Methodist Church, 582 Leesville Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502.

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