Joseph Ray Williams, 82, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was born on February 15, 1937, in Charleston, to the late Cecil and Irene Williams.

Joe retried from the Purity Made Bakery in Charleston. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Williams; sister, Beverly "Pebble" Sarles; step-sister, Ruth Halstead; and half-brother, Rodney Williams.

He is survived by his sons, Charles "Chuck" Williams (Torrie) of St. Albans, Greg Williams (Lorri) of Four Oaks, NC, Tim "Joey" Williams of St. Albans; grandchildren, Amy "Sue" Elizabeth Harris (Matt), Ashley Nicole Johnson (Jared), Joshua Caleb Williams, Gregory Robert Williams, Mahalia Lee Williams; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Mason, Aubree, Austin, and Parker; and sister, Betty Arena of Weirton.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 27, in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with Rev. Frank Goff officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.