Arthur Ray Williams

--- Page 1 --- In Loving Memory Sunrise March 28, 1957 Sunset November 29, 2006 Minister Arthur Ray Wiliams For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6 - 8 (KJV) --- Page 2 --- OBITUARY OF MINISTER ARTHUR RAY WILLIAMS Minister Arthur Ray Williams was born March 28, 1957 to Eula Williams Finnie and the late Otha Williams (Stepfather, Charles Finnie) in Texarkana, AR. He was the third child of eight boys. Mr. Williams graduated High School from Arkansas High Class of 1975 and began employment with North American Tank Car and was also a retired cook and caterer. He accepted Christ at an early age at Bright Star Baptist Church and later rededicated his life and became a dedicated faithful Man of God in the Church of God in Christ. In 2001 he united in Holy wedlock to Ms. Deborah Boyles. He was preceded in death by his father Otha Williams Sr and brothers Sandy and Clemmie. He leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Sons: Deborah Sue Williams Shannon Moreland ( Tajuan); Cape Girdeau, MO Marlon Boyles (Alena); Tokyo, Japan Demarrius Young; Texarkana, Arkansas Christopher Ross; Texarkana, Arkansas Latosha Scott Goddaughter: Brothers: Unde: Sunt: Theodore Gilmore (Brenda); Hope, AR Robert Williams (Ella); Texarkana, TX Alvin Williams, Texarkana, TX Terry Williams (Judy); Texarkana, TX Otha Williams Jr. (Marilyn); Texarkana, TX Ronnie Finnie; Paris, TX Charles Finnie; Huntville, TX Norris Gilmore (Juanita); Freemont, CA Juanita Gilmore; Toledo Ohio Grandchildren: Ardesha Moreland and Malique Boyles and a host of relatives and friends. --- Page 3 --- Order of Service Processional Song. Scripture (Old Testament).. Scripture (New Testament). Prayer Song. Acknowledgements & Resolutions Obituary (Read in Silence) Remarks (2 Minutes Please) * Brotherhood * Class of 1975.. * Neighborhood * Special Friend * Church. * Pastors Wife Song. Eulogy. Final Tribute. Recessional Soft Music . Choir Rev. I.E. Sullivan Elder Richard Carr Elder Elvis Scott Sis. Grace Lawson Missionary Betty Edwards Elder Isaac Hawkins Mike Paxton Elder Elvis Scott Harry Hamilton Donnie Bell Missionary Bettye Edwards Latosha Scott Elder E.A. Edwards Lyles Funeral Home Acknowledgement The Family of Ray Williams would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Donald Vaughn, Greater Heights, Lewis Temple and Hopewell CME for your generosity. And our sincere appreciation to all for your acts of kindness, phone calls, visits, prayers, flowers, and especially the love you have shown us in our time of bereavement. --- Page 4 --- Active Pallbearers Arkansas High School, Class of 1975 Family and Special Friends Honorary Pallbearers Theodore Gilmore Robert Williams Alvin Williams Terry Williams Otha Williams Jr. Ronnie Finnie Charles Finnie Hugh Moreland Mike Paxton Elder Elvis Scott Elder Charles Jones Roger Atkins Don Bell Leroy Nelson Hower bearers Class of 1975 Special Friends of Family Ushers Lewis Temple Hopewell C.M.E. Greater Heights New Zion Baptist Victory Temple River of Life Interment Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Wake Village, Texas "AT LYLES WE CARE" Lyles Funeral Home, Inc. US Hwy. 67 North P.O. Box 1161 Texarkana, Arkansas 75504 Phone: (870) 773-3223 For safety's sake, please drive with your lights on while riding in the funeral procession. Zayne Programs by Goshen Productions: Anthony M. Nelson, Owner 870-898-8546 or 903-277-2927 --- Page 5 --- The Cook The Caterer The Laver of Gad (Dead Eye, Ray Ray) Made Especially for THE WILLIAMS FAMILY Ceebrating the Home Going Minister Arthur Ray Williams Services Saturday, December 9, 2006 Eleven O' Clock A.M. Greater Heights C.O.G.I.C. Texarkana, Ark Elder E. A. Edwards - Eulogy Supt. M. D. Lofton - Officiating --- Page 6 --- Wards from Deborah Ray Ray My husband, My Boo, My Love will truly be missed. His Prayer was that all would know the Jesus that he knew. The Jesus that is a Savior, Healer and Deliverer. Remembering A Special Moment