Jay Alvin (Red) Williams, 80 of North Platte, departed this life on April 28, 2013 at his home. Jay was born on November 25, 1932 in Cozad, Nebraska to George H and Laura F Williams. Jay grew up in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School in 1950. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a third degree Knight. Jay was united in marriage to Wilma (Dolly) Ruby Wehrli on September 6, 1952, she preceded him in death on November 25th, 1987. To this union was born two daughters Kristy Linn Williams of Eustis and Jody Lee Williams Cisneros of North Platte. Jay never knew a stranger and was always friendly to all he met. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jay started working at the young age of 9 carrying out groceries. He had various jobs in Cozad. He worked for Jack and Jill Grocery Store, a carpenter for Leroy Whitehead, delivered furniture for Boerkirchers Furniture Store and worked at Evans Bakery. He then moved to Longmont, Colorado and worked at Walmart. He transferred to Walmart in Grand Island before retiring. Jay married Maxine Kamper Sedlacek on May 23, 1992 in Cozad, Nebraska. They had a wonderful life together and had recently moved to North Platte to be with family and friends. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Wilma, a brother Charles Williams, a sister Anna Jewel Williams Kloepping, a step daughter Gail Sedlacek Potter and 3 great step grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Maxine of North Platte, two daughters Kristy Linn Williams of Eustis , Jody ( Benny) Cisneros of North Platte, two grandsons Joshua Jay Cisneros of North Platte and Jeffrey Luis ( Alyssa) Cisneros of Lincoln, Nebraska, two great grandchildren Adalyn Jo Cisneros and Isaac Luis Cisneros of Lincoln. Stepsons and wives Stan (Nancy) Sedlacek of Broken Bow, Patrick (Eileen) Sedlacek of Cheyenne Wyoming, Lynn (Beth) Sedlacek, Lee (Janie) Sedlacek, Gene (Marsha) Sedlacek, and Thomas (Merry) Sedlacek all of North Platte. Step daughters Paula Sedlacek of Lincoln, Nebraska, Debra (Ray) Kizer of North Platte, Suzette (Niles) Dodson of North Platte, and Sandra (Brad) Jensen of Parker, Colorado. He had 28 step grandchildren and 46 step great grandchildren. Rosary will be 7pm Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, at 10:30 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte. Graveside services will be 2:00pm at Cozad Cemetery, Cozad, Nebraska. Visitation will be from 1 to 8pm Tuesday and 8:30 am till the rosary on Wednesday. Carpenter Memorial is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com