Michael Ronald McWilliams

Michael Ronald McWilliams obituary, Arlington, TX

Michael Ronald McWilliams

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4140 W Pioneer Pkwy

4140 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013

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DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

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Michael McWilliams Obituary

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Michael Ronald McWilliams, 85, passed away on Saturday December 20th.

Michael was born in Los Angelas California in 1940. He served in the Air Force and the Army National Guard. He loved his country and was very proud of the time he served. Most of his working life was dedicated to Commercial Real Estate where he maintained Broker’s Licenses in four states. His hobbies included collecting model trains, computers and photography.

Michael, or Mike as he was known to many, found his way to Texas following the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Nash, his wife of 45 years. She proceeded him in death in April of 2014. He loved and missed her until the end.

Michael was a proud father of seven children, five sons and two daughters. He is survived by his six of his children, eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, who knew him as “Papa”.

A memorial will be held on January 7th, 2026 at Wade Funeral Home in Arlington from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. A brief gravesite ceremony will be held at the DFW National Cemetery at 2:15pm to honor his service in the military.

The family deeply appreciates your thoughts and prayers. Michael will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington

4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013

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Upcoming Events

Jan

7

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

4140 W Pioneer Pkwy

4140 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013

Send Flowers

Jan

7

Graveside service

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.