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Raleigh E. WILLIAMS Raleigh E. Williams of Renton died March 2, 2011 in Renton. Born May 22, 1934 in Delta, Colorado, he was 76. Raleigh lived in Renton for 36 years and then spent 7 years in Tacoma before returning to Renton, Jan. 29, 2011. He worked at McKnight Middle School in Renton as a custodian retiring in 1999. Raleigh is survived by three children; David Williams of Cle Elum; daughters, Marlene Dove of Tonasket, and Kris Allis of Renton; one brother Richard Williams of Stanwood; three sisters, Delores Williams of The Dalles, Bonnie Luttrell of Yakima, and Etta Schell of Puyallup; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife C. Berdine Williams (March 10, 2002), and his brother Cecil Dean Williams (November 26, 2010). A Memorial Service will be held at New Life Church, 15711 152nd Ave. SE, Renton on Saturday, March 12th, 2011. A reception will follow in the gathering room. Arrangements entrusted to Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 9, 2011.

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