Obituary of William R. Raner

William R. "Willy" Raner, Sr., 73, formerly of Jefferson St. and Tanglewood Manor, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing. He was born Aug. 23, 1940 in Jamestown, a son of the late Harry and Zadie Perry Raner. Willy had driven trucks for many years. He greatly enjoyed fishing. Surviving are a son, William R. Raner, Jr.; daughter, Kimberly (David) Beebe; grandchildren, including Thomas (Laura) Farsworth and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Goldie Johnston and Dorothy Morrison; and brothers, Milton Raner, David Miller, Edward Raner and George Raner. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Raner and Mary LeRoy; and a brother, Charles Raner. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.