Mr. Billy Ray Williams, 73, of Lula, Ga., passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. A lifetime resident of Hall County, he was the son of the late Harry B. and Floy G. Williams. He was retired from Southern Railroad as an electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.He is survived by his daughters, Lavette Cathey of Gillsville and Aleta Kennedy of Gainesville; sisters and brothers–in-law, Tammy and Randy Buffington of Lula, Shirley and Jack Hudgins of Oakwood, Joan and David Waldrep of Commerce; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Sandy Williams of Gainesville; brother, Jimmy E. Williams of Washington; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives survive.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin Burns and the Rev. Billy Poole will officiate. Interment will be at Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Little & Davenport Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from noon to 2 p.m.Those wishing to make online condolences may do so at www.littledavenport.com.