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Raymond Williams Obituary
Raymond and his wife, Marion 'Flip' Williams, raised their five children in their home in Dandy. He was a carpenter and a waterman by trade. He loved working in his garden and sharing his crops and fish with his family and neighbors. Raymond was an avid baseball lover and always rooted for his Baltimore Orioles. He was a charter member of Dandy Baptist Church, and was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #396.
Raymond was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Marion 'Flip' Williams; his parents, Fred Williams and Ella-Roston Williams; two brothers, Fred and Harold; and two sisters, Bessie and Ella.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, three daughters, Wanda Holland of Gloucester, Janet Williams of Newport News, Vickie Sexton and her husband, Paul, of Dandy; two sons, Dale Williams and his wife, Ilona, of Poquoson and Wayne Williams of Dandy. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Jennifer Thomas (Todd); six grandsons, Bryan Smith (Meredith), Steven Smith, Troy Williams (Carrie), Daniel Sexton (Amy), Wade Sexton and Craig Sexton; four great-grandchildren, Austin, Shelby, Jared and Alex; a sister, Grace Williams of Grafton; and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Bon Secours Hospice, and nurses Brenda Laughhunn and Tiffany Miller for all their care. In addition, a special thanks to Judy Johnson (Daddy's Buddy), and Carolyn Speight for the care and love they gave to our Dad. Dad's laughter and love will be greatly missed by all.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Peninsula Memorial Park with the Rev. Robert Law officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, and at other times at the residence on 1108 Dandy Loop Road. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Raymond Williams
Dennie Perkinson
September 1, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Monk will be missed here in Dandy. Our prayers are with you.
Dennie and Lynn Perkinson, Dandy
Lynn Kay (Riggins) Dudley
August 26, 2008
To Monk and Flip's Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sorry to hear about Monks passing. I have very fond memories as a kid growing up in Dandy. My late mom and dad ("Tunie" Ben and Patsy Riggins) were friends and neighbors. I remember Monk always had a smile and joke ready. He will be missed.
God Bless His Family
August 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love, Chris & Sherri Wilson and Sean & Teresa Owens
Mike Gardner
August 26, 2008
To the Sextons, Wanda, Janet, and the rest of the Williams, My sympathies to you all in this sad time for you. I did not know your dad, but I heard plenty of stories. The good news, he is no longer sick! Always keep him in your hearts and minds.
York High School Class of 1971
August 25, 2008
Wanda,
We were sorry to hear about your father
You are in our thoughts and prayers
God Bless
York High Shcool Class of 1971
Alice Belvin Owens
August 25, 2008
Dear Puddin
God Bless you, I know you will miss your special
"Pardna". he loved you very much and you were so wonderful to him and all the kids and grandkids.
God will take you through one day at a time.
Just remember he is in Heaven with all the other special Dandy folks and mama and Marion Lee. When you are on your boat catching fish
or crabs or riding the " three wheeler" with Wanda,
Monk your "pardna" is right there watching over both of you. Take care of yourself and always remember I love You, Katherine and Kitty. and I am ALWAYS here for all of you.
God Bless You
Love Ya
Alice
Alice Belvin Owens
August 25, 2008
Dear Dale, Wanda, Vickie, Janet , Wayne and the "whole ' wonderful WIlliams family,
Where do I begin to tell you how much I love this family and all of Dandy. When you begin your life
in such a wonderful.community as Dandy, you hold the memories and people dear to your heart.
Your daddy was such a precious person , who loved everyone, and was loved by everyone.
This family is quite unique, they are a very close family, always helping each other and reaching out to help everyone around them.Your dad could make you laugh and had a heart of GOLD.
Our mothers were good friends and helped each other as they both battled cancer, and I know they are in heaven together with your dad, Archie, Doodle,Wilbur Uncle Tony, Calvin and so many others and are now watching over all of us.
We may have moved from Dandy , but three little "Belvin" girls Betty , Linda and Alice never
let Dandy and all the special people there leave our hearts , because it will always be Home to us.
I will hold very dear the memories of "My Friday Visits" from
Monk every week in the summer , when he would
bring my soft crabs to my job at Grafton Garage.
His laugh and smile and special hug was worth a million dollars. I loved visiting with him and the family last year at Dandy Day sitting on the front porch and laughing with him and all of you. Wanda, it seems like only yesterday that we were playing in Dandy , running up and down the river shore as we called it., and all the kids of Dandy picking up wood shavings from a boat Big Daddy was building, and catching soft crabs and Bible School at Dandy Chapel, and Frances Ealey giving us Juicy Fruit Gum before Church, summer Dandy get- togethers at Leslie Dawsons Crab House,
then graduating from York High School. Each one of you
were so good to your daddy and he loved each of you so much. When I fix soft crabs and crab cakes I always think of Monk and laugh. Just as Henry Hogge said, You were truly blessed with one of Dandy's finest dads. May God continue to watch over and bless the Williams family forever.
Always keep his stories alive and his jokes, it will keep him close to your heart. When you are out on his boat crabbing and fishing he is right there with each of you. HE is watching over Dandy.
God Bless each of you and God Bless Dandy
All My Love and Prayers
If there is ever anything you need please call me.
Alice Belvin Owens
John & Paula Lycan
August 25, 2008
We will always remember Monk having a smile, a laugh and a giving hand. Our hearts and tears are with you. Our prayers for peace are for the family and friends.
andrea harris
August 25, 2008
Wayne an Family,
Our love to you all during this time of grief.
Andrea, Doc, and Austin
Yvonne Burgess
August 25, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of "Monk's" passing. I remember going to his house with my Dad (Calvin Hudgins) all the time when I was little because they would go jumper fishing. They were such good friends. Those were the great memories. He was such a sweet person that was always smiling and joking. May you find comfort in knowing that you will see and be with him again and that he will always be with you in spirit. God Bless
Elliott & Sandra Hogge
August 25, 2008
Wanda, Steve and family, our hearts and thoughts are with you and time will confort you.
angie coxton
August 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry & Deborah Peters
August 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jenny, Willie, & Jimmie Hogge
August 24, 2008
Steve-o, you know the gang loves you and has your family in our thoughts! Take care guys. It will get better with time. See you soon, Jen
tamara smith
August 24, 2008
Wanda, boys and family,
We are thinking of you all at this most difficult time. We know how strong you are and that, who we knew only as "pop-pop" along with your mom, could not be more proud of how the family has been over the years. Christopher was up this morning at 5 am fishing. One of his 1st experiences with boats was with pop-pop. Stay strong and find peace in his comfort.
Love, The Smiths-Jim, Tam, Christopher & Kara
Henry Hogge
August 24, 2008
“Monk” was one of the “Great” fathers of Dandy to me as was my father Bill and my wife’s father Archie. I had the great pleasure of bird hunting and jumper fishing with Monk. He was really a good person to be around. I know he and Flip raised five wonderful children that I also feel close too. There are still a few old time great fathers left in Dandy but for now I would like to say good-bye to a friend I had great respect for and one of Dandy’s best "Monk".
God bless you Dale, Wanda, Janet, Vickie and Wayne and find comfort that you had one of Dandy’s best for a father. He will be greatly missed!
Henry Hogge
The Willimans
August 24, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jerry, Sandy, & Kim Morgan
August 24, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know you will miss him greatly......but take comfort in knowing he is in a much better place with no pain or worries. Also, he is with his Marion Lee.
Ginny Owens
August 24, 2008
Dale, Wanda, Wayne and Family,
Your Dad was very special to us and always glad to lend a helping hand. He was an Icon to us when we lived in Dandy. We cherish the memories of him and your Mom, their kindness and good times we had with them.
May God bring comfort to all the family.
With deepest sympathy,
David and Ginny Owens
Kim Crist
August 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Remember all the close times you have spent together. It is never any easier saying goodby for now even when you know its coming.
We love you guys and take comfort knowing he is feeling no pain and watching over his children.
Please call if anything is needed
Love - Donnie, Kim, Philip and Brandon
Donna Fulton
August 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Laughhunn
August 24, 2008
May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow and fill your hearts/minds with the many fond memories shared with him.... it was a joy and honor to be a part of his last months in providing comfort care.
I will miss his sense of humor and the time we spent together.
Sincerely,
Brenda Laughhunn
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