Archer Ray Williams

Archer Ray Williams, 83, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Archer was born in Halifax Co., NC and raised in Northampton Co., NC to the late Russell and Susie Williams. He worked at International Paper in Roanoke Rapids, NC  for 43 years before retiring to North Myrtle Beach, SC where he lived for 20 years. He loved his family, walking on the beach, and playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, James “Bing” Willams, Harold “Jim” Williams, and Brenda Futrell.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ellen M. Williams; daughter, Tammy (Robert) Martin of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter, Ashley (Zachary) Potter and great-grandson, Michael Blayne Potter of Fairbanks, AK; grandson, William Robert Martin of Raleigh, NC; and sister, Shirley Pershing of Raleigh, NC.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Randy Mann officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 AM at Bright Funeral Home, 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587.

A private burial will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck, NC.

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