Ellis 'Elroy' Ray Williams, 47

MILTON - Ellis "Elroy" Ray Williams, of Milton, was born July 18, 1960, son of Louise Farmer and the late Ellis "Al" Williams. He departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Beebe medical Center, Lewes. He was 47.

Ellis graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes.

In his spare time, Ellis loved to go crabbing and fishing, giving a helping hand to others if he could.

Most of all he loved to laugh, crack jokes, party hard and have a good time with many of his close friends.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Victoria Williams; and a brother, Marvin Miller.

Ellis leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Louise Farmer of Milton; three daughters, Tangy Williams of Millsboro, Cynthia Barnes of Milton and Letanya Foster of Dover; six grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Lee and Margret Ayres of Princess Anne, Md., and Garland and Brenda Briscoe of Lewes; many nieces and nephews; a host of cousins; a host of aunts, uncles and many other relatives; a few special friends, James Dean of Seaford, John "Duke" Jefferson of Rehoboth Beach, Thurman Batson of Milton, Chris "Red" Weatherly of Lewes and Anthony "Chief" Savage of Milton; and a host of many more friends.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church, Belltown/Lewes, with a viewing two hours prior.

Interment will be at Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes.

Arrangements by Young & Mcpherson Funeral Home, Milford.