  Charles Ralph Williams, 69, of Tom Bean, beloved husband, father and Papaw, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a courageous and hard-fought battle against COVID-19. Ralph was born in Sherman, Texas, son of Joe and Lucy Franklin Williams on September 20, 1951. He atteded 12 years of school at Tom Bean ISD and graduated from Tom Bean High School, Class of 1970. While attending high school, he excelled in basketball and was voted Most Athletic his Junior year and Mr. TBHS his Senior year. He married his high school sweetheart, Marion Copley, on February 12, 1971 in Sherman, Texas. For many years Ralph enjoyed playing softball. He made many memories traveling with the team, his wife, daughter, and nieces. Ralph had a lifelong love of cars. He loved to collect and restore them and was often known to race a few. His most recent and possibly his favorite project was restoring a white Ford Bronco with his grandson, Will. Ralph's greatest joy was his family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and 3 grandchildren. He enjoyed attending and supporting his grandchildren in their school and athletic activities. Ralph began his career in construction for many years with his father-in-law, Bill Copley, and his brothers-in-law, Bill Copley, Jr. and Albert Rodgers. Ralph worked at Tom Bean ISD for many years. During his time, he made many longtime friends and was a trusted and favorite bus driver of ma ny. His love for buses led him to his next career as Director of Operations for All Aboard School Transportation, where he developed relationships with school administration across the state of Texas, as well as owners of charter bus companies acoss the nation. Ralphs was always a bus driver at heart and never felt or acted superior to others; this quality allowed him to be a leader and boss that was respected and approachable. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Marion Williams; their daughter, Kiley Fleming and husband, Alan, of Tom Bean; grandchildren: Karsyn, Will and Bella Fleming; brother, Joe Williams and wife, Kathy, of Sherman; sister-in-law, Shirley Smith of Tom Bean; Donna Rodgers and husband, Albert, of Luella; brother-in-law, Billy Copley, Jr. of Sherman; and dear cousin , Pat Stephens and wife, Joyce, of Tom Bean. Nieces and nephews: Kerri England and husband, Mark, of Sherman; Lisa Courtney and husband, Steven, of Howe; Eric Rodgers and wife, Laura, of Melissa; BJ Rodges and wife, Kelly, of Savoy; Carol Ann Downing and husband, Jason, of Bells; Joe Williams, III and wife, Terria, of Frisco; Rhonda Malone of S&S; and Patricia Williams of Tyler. Ralph leaves behind many cousins, great-nieces and nephews; and an abundance of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Jackie Copley; brother-in-law, Jerry Smith; and niece, Janice Williams. To allow for social distancing, there will be a graveside service Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021 at Holloway Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home, Van Alstyne, Texas. - - - Scoggins Funeral Home  Holloway Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |