Gordon Ray Williams

Gordon Ray Williams, 94, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Muskogee, OK.  Gordon was born July 9, 1921 in Redwater, TX to Roy & Ila Mae (Sanders) Williams.  He was a retired  pipefitter; a member of the pipefitters union for 50 years.  Gordon was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason.  Gordon attended the Methodist Church in Wister.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Billie Jo; his parents, Roy Williams & Ila Mae Williams Hooper; stepfather, Will Hooper; sister, Shelly Mae Leatherwood; brothers, Robert Lee, Willabee, Jesse Ray & Billy Joe Hooper; son, Billy Ray Williams; special friend, Faye Fullen.

Survivors include his daughter, Anna Earley &  son, Roger C. Williams of Poteau, OK; Grandchildren, Heith & wife Kristi Williams, Dwayne & wife Liesa Williams of Poteau, Ivan Williams of Ft. Smith, AR,  Samantha & husband Justin Crawford of Arlington, TX, Matthew & wife Michelle Earley of Antlers, OK, Jodi & wife Mandy Earley of Denver, CO; great grandchildren, Derrik Williams, Tyler Williams of Poteau, Audrey Crawford of Arlington, TX, Makayla, Macey, Lucy, Gracy, Emma & Nora Earley, Cherish & Ethan Estes; great great grandson, Jensen Heith Williams of Poteau;  sister, Alpha Mullins of Hamilton, TX; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Monday, June 13, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories , Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.