James W. Williams' Obituary
Graveside services for James W. Williams, age 85 of Henderson, will be held Thursday May 22, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of the Rader Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born November 16, 1928 in Rusk County to William W. and Irene Doris Williams and died Sunday May 18, 2014 in local nursing home. James was a retired building contractor and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #521 in Carthage, and Worthy Matron of both the Eastern Star Chapters in Henderson and Carthage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Betty Haygood, and Alice Barton.
Survivors include his wife Jo Williams of Henderson, son James Michael Williams of Overton, daughter Dianne Carter of Price, grandchildren Michael Paul Williams and wife Michelle of Overton, Brandy Lynn Williams and wife Cici of Stonewall, LA, Brent Carter and wife Katina of Overton, Ryan Carter and wife Laurie of Bullard, Tracy Collins and wife Curt of Fort Gibson, OK.
Also surviving are 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
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