Charles Ray Williams

Otto, NC - Charles Ray Williams went to be with his Lord, Thursday, July 14, 2011. He was born August 3, 1921 in West Virginia, moved to Denver, CO in 1928 and later on to Arizona. He spent his last years in Otto, NC. He first visited Franklin in 1980 after seeing a television advertisement for North Carolina. Ray and his wife fell in love with the area and bought land and had a house built in 1983.

Ray served in the U. S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945. He was a machinist from the FMC Linkbelt Machinery Company, Hayden, AZ. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and International Association of Machinists.

Ray traveled throughout North America in his lifetime visiting Mexico, Canada, and Alaska.

He is survived by loving, caring, devoted wife of many years, Addie Williams; sister, Zelda Harrington of Winkleman, AZ; special nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.