Michael Ray Williams (1962 – 2024)

Michael Ray Williams, 61, of Chester Gap, VA, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Michael Ray Williams

Mike was born October 22, 1962, to the late Gracie Deloris Pullen Himes and the late David Lewin Williams. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Gilbert Franklin “Butch” Himes, Sr.; grandparents, Dudley Pullen, Julia Dulin Pullen, Garfield Williams, and Eddie Goranson; brother-in-law, Pete Dye; and father-in-law, Danny Hickerson.

Mike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marilyn Dannette Hickerson Williams of Chester Gap, VA; a son, David Michael Williams, daughter-in-law, Jenai, and grandson, Arimiah; one sister, Kelly Williams Dye, and brother-in-law, Mike Davis of Culpeper, VA; two stepbrothers, Gilbert Franklin Himes, Jr. and wife Wanda of Front Royal, VA, and  Paul David Himes and wife Laura of Morgantown, WV; stepsister, Lisa Ann Metz of Morgantown, WV; bonus brother, Mike North, and wife Delores of Chester Gap, VA; grandmother, Minnie North Williams Goranson of Culpeper, VA (formerly of Chester Gap, VA); nephew, Brandon Dye of Cambridge, England; niece, Abby Hickerson of Luray, VA; mother-in-law, Mary Hickerson of Chester Gap, VA; and brother-in-law Greg Hickerson and wife Angie of Luray, VA. Mike also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Chester Gap, VA. He was a 1981 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. He worked many years for VDOT in Northern Virginia and spent his later years working at Bowling Green Country Club in Front Royal, VA. Mike also DJed as a hobby for several years.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA, with Sammy Campbell and Pastor David Clanagan officiating. The interment will be in Williams Family Cemetery, Chester Gap, VA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.