Donald Ray Williams

Donald Ray Williams, 79, of Bryant, passed away Sept. 2, 2017. He was born April 27, 1938 in Arkadelphia, Ark., to Howard Ruben and Alice Lucille (Smothers) Williams. Donald graduated from Arkadelphia High School Class of 1956. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1964 as an MP. He worked for G.E. for 10 years and drove a Trailways Bus for 20 years. Donald was an animal lover and an avid Razorbacks fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kendall and James Williams and brother-in-law, Mike Hayden. He is survived by three brothers, Roy Joe Williams (Rita) of Arkadelphia, Charles Williams (Kim) of Katy, Texas, and Jackie Williams (Charlotte) of Alexander; three sisters, Jean Higgins of Little Rock, Judy Bartlett (Ron) of Sherwood, Arkansas and Mary Hayden of Benton; sisters-in-law, Kitty Williams (James) and Donna Williams (Kendall) of Arkadelphia; and by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 6, from noon-2 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin just after the visitation at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Rev. Benny Grant officiating. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions may be sent to your local Humane Society or the National Parkinson Foundation. Online guestbook is available at www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.