Willard Ray Stoker Mr. Willard Ray Stoker, son of the late John Henry Stoker and Gracie Stoker was born March 8, 1943 in Harleton, Texas. He was baptized at an early age at Bear Spring Church of Christ of Harleton, Texas. He was united in marriage with Cynthia Stoker on July 22, 1972. His wife, along with one brother, John Lee Stoker, preceded him in death. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 30 years of dedicated service. Some of his hobbies included fishing, gardening, and he also loved to Bar-B-Que. "Pill" was a family man and he loved to spend quality time with his children, especially Stephon, whom he raised from infancy as well as his sisters and brothers. Those left to cherish his memories: Children, Ta-Tanisha (Jimmy) Castillo of Desoto, Texas, Cartez Stoker of Ft. Worth, Texas and Kendrick Stoker of Marshall, Texas. Grandchildren, Destiny Stoker, Stephon Stoker, CJ Stoker, Jordan Castillo, Desirae Stoker, Jada Castillo, and Cordell Stoker. Three sisters, Ethel (Bud) Moore, Melba (Larry) Bellinger and Ruth Walton (Baby Ruth); two brothers: John D. Stoker, John Wesley Stoker (Lil Bud) and a host of nieces, nephews, aunt and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Stoker will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas with Rev. Ray Hines, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in New Prospect (Smyrna) Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. There will be a viewing time from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Downs Funeral Home in Marshall.