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Raymond G. Williams Jr. died peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2018, in Holbrook, at the age of 57. Private graveside services will be held to honor and remember his life. Raymond was born on Nov. 26, 1960, in Holbrook, to Barbara and Raymond Williams. He attended Holbrook public schools up until his junior year and then relocated with his mother to Mesa where he graduated from Judson High School in Paradise Valley. He then served in the United States Navy and then attended ITT Technical Institute, where he majored in hospitality management. He worked as an auditor at various hotel properties in the Mesa area. He moved back to Holbrook in 2006 where he resided until his death. He is survived by his brother, Jon Williams; his sister, Teri (Roy) White; two nieces; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Williams; father, Raymond Williams Sr.; and sister, Gayle (Greg) Carbonneau. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.