WILLIAMS, John Raymond

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Friday, December 5, 2003 John Raymond Williams, 60 of Mesa passed away at his home on Nov 28, 2003. He was born in Fargo, ND on June 25, 1943 then moved with his family to San Jose, Ca in 1956. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National guard for 14 years, with time served in Okinawa, Japan and Germany. He lived the last 8 years of his life in Mesa, Az where he started his own business, JRW Communications Inc. The business will continue to be operated by his daughter and son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orrin and Evelyn Williams and his sisters, Marilyn Ireton and Ruth Sundby. He is survived by his brothers Orrin M. (Willie) Williams of Fallon Nevada, and David B. Williams of Gilbert, sister Sharon Pittard of Chandler, cousin Lana Lee Georger of Tempe, his children Rebecca Williams of Mesa and Kim Martinez of Sacramento Ca., and eight grandchildren, Addison, Kailee, Karie, Kelsie, Raquel, Daniel, Angelyka, and Christina. Special thanks to Robert Hernandez, son-in-law, for his constant care, love and support through his illness. A Memorial Service will be held at John's home on Sunday December 7, 2003 at 2pm. 4159 E. Flower Circle, Mesa, AZ.