Raymond Alvie William, 92, of Trumann passed away on Sept. 25, 2004 at the Trumann Health and Rehab center in Trumann of natural causes.

Mr. Williams was born in Marked Tree and had lived most of his time in Trumann. He was a retired farmer, veteran of the US Army and World War II, where he received a purple heart. He was of the Church of God belief.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Elizabeth Short Williams; one daughter, Rebecca Williams; two brothers; two sisters and his parents, Edward and Roxie Holder Williams.

He is survived by 11 daughters, Alma Wilson of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Mary Ann Mitchell of Cold, Betty Hogan of Wamego, Ks., Lois Collete of Oklahoma, Ok., Bonnie S. Tesch of West Moreland, Ks., Louise Raymon of Bald Knob, Lucille Moreland of Trumann, Kay Presley of Jonesboro, June Huckabay of Trumann, Doris Exum of Pleasant Grove and Marilyn Keiffer of McCormick; four sons, Franklin Williams of Forrest City, Raymond E. Williams, James A. Williams and Jerry L. Williams all of Trumann; 55 grandchildren; 155 great-grandchildren and 70 great-great-grandchildren.

He was laid to rest in Nichols Cemetery near Lepanto. His grandsons served as pallbearers.