Raymond E. Williams, 89, East Moline, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Funeral services are 10 AM Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Visitation is 5-8 PM Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home ltd., East Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. Ray had request that there be no flowers, memorials may be made to DeLaCerda House Operating Fund of Rock Island or Care and Share Program of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport. Ray was born September 9, 1926 in Rural Geneseo, IL, the son of Julius and Selma (Claeys) Williams. He married Joan M. Merkel on June 6, 1953 in Grayslake, IL. Mr. Williams served in the US Army. He retired as Vice President and Cashier from Pinnacle Bank, Silvis on December 31, 1989. Ray enjoyed his daily trips to the YMCA and loved the game of tennis. He was very good with numbers and found pleasure helping the elderly (and others) do their income taxes. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joan; daughters, Mary Jo (Paul) Farron, Glenbeulah, WI, Julie Palmer, East Moline, son, Alan (Allene) Williams, East Moline, nine grandchildren 5 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, sisters, Dorothy Maes, St. Petersburg, FL, Ruth Ann Fleming, Geneseo, and brother Julius (Jean) Williams, Geneseo. He is preceded in death by his parents, sons Daniel and Joseph R. and sister Marjorie Fowler. May they rest in peace.

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