Billy Lee Williams passed away peacefully in Peoria, AZ on July 18, 2015. Billy was born In Winston-Salem, NC to Edna (Robertson) and Jacob Williams on February 18, 1940 and grew up in Clemmons, NC and lived there for 57 years before moving to Arizona in 1997. He attended Hope Maravian Church and played trumpet in the church band. He retired in 1989 from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 30 years of service. After moving to Arizona, he lived in Sun City with his beloved wife, Mary for 15 years before moving in with his daughter in Waddell, AZ. He was a loving man and will be greatly missed. Billiy is survived by his devoted daughter, Ana Milender; his treasured granddaughter Gabriella Milender and his loved sister Melba Tesh. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Mary; his son Kevin Williams and his parents Edna and Jacob Williams. Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015 beginning at 11:00 am with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm. Burial, with military honors will follow at Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, AZ.
