William Ray Coltrane Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Ray Coltrane of Ottawa, Kansas, who passed away on March 31, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Ray Coltrane to pay them a last tribute.
As William departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his wife Vera Lea Corbin; his stepson Michael Green; his parents, Ralph William Coltrane and Ada Lorene Bricker Coltrane; and his sister Rebecca "Becky" Wisdom.
He is survived by: his sister Mary Amburgy (Randel); his children, William Stalcup (Gwen), Stephen Stalcup (Stacey), Laurie Reed (Josh) and Bradly Coltrane; and his stepdaughter Lyndi Green.
