Willie Ray Andrew
March 4, 1923 — November 14, 2017
Willie Ray Andrew, 94, of Seagoville, TX passed away at home on November 14, 2017. Willie was born on March 4, 1923 in Richland, TX to James Franklin Andrew and Viola Andrew Cook. He grew up in Richland and got married before moving to the greater Dallas area. Willie spent some time in Arkansas where he was a member of the Angora Mountain Baptist Church. He was a Truck Driver and last worked for Schepps Diary for a number of years. Willie was a hard worker and even when he was home he was working in his garden, in his yard or on cars and trucks. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather and Brother. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Catherine and a son Bobby Andrews. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons: Charles Andrews and wife Helen of Linden, TX, Joe Don Andrews and wife Mary Pat of Kaufman, TX and Kenny Andrews and wife Teresia of Rockwall, TX; daughters: Ruby Ridenour of Lubbock, TX, Linda Patterson and husband Paul of Linden, TX, Betty Keck of Dallas, TX and Joy Harris and husband John of Seagoville, TX; brothers Andy Andrews and wife Marilyn of Oregon and Jimmy Andrews and wife Diane of Utah; sisters Ruth Sykes of California and Neomia Welsh of Idaho; grandchildren: Randy Ridenour, Robert Andrews, Andy Andrews, Little John Harris, Joshua Harris, Anthony Vidal, Tony Phillips, Josh Phillips, Brian Keck, Rhonda Ridenour, Kathy Andrews, Lisa Waldon, Lori Potack, Brittany Hammond, Michelle Cole, Renae Harris, Jackie Keesler and Stacy Hobbs; 32 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.