MSG William Ralph Williams III of Grapevine, Arkansas was born April 12, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of the late William Ralph Williams II and Corine Green Williams. He had served in the US Army having been in combat in Vietnam for three tours. MSG Williams was awarded numerous medals and received two purple hearts.

MSG Williams died Tuesday at his home at the age of 68.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James G. Williams.

Survivors: Sons, Ralph G. Williams of Fort Worth, Texas;
Jack G. Williams and wife Penny of Keller, Texas;
Michael D. Williams of North Bend, Oregon;
Daughter, Tina Tidwell and husband Davey of Arlington, Texas;
Siblings, Robert Worley and wife Mary Jo of Grapevine;
Calvin Worley of Sheridan;
Ada (Cissy) Palmer of Dale City, Virginia;
Cindy McCelbely and husband Roger of Port Neches, Texas;
Debbie Faulk of Nederland, Texas;
Tommy Williams and wife Missy of Nederland, Texas;
Danny Williams of Utah ;

Grandchildren, Simeon Tidwell, Jack G. Williams, Jr., Tabitha Williams and Alexandra Williams and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be Friday, June 19, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Davis Cemetery in Grapevine with full military honors.