James Oscar Williams Jr.

James Williams Obituary

James Oscar Williams Jr.

James Oscar Williams Jr., 50, of Evington, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, in his home. He was the husband of Mary Roxanne Ragland Williams for 29 years.

Born in Knoxville, Tenn., on March 29, 1960, he was a son of Oscar and Betty Williams, of Lynchburg, who survive him.

James was a machinist with Wexco Corporation, a member of Lakewood Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife and parents, James is survived by two children, Allen Williams and his wife, Jeniece, and Marianne Williams and her boyfriend, Ben Thurman, all of Evington; a granddaughter, Carson Williams; and a grandson, Hunter Williams. He is also survived by two sisters and a brother, Susan W. Armontrout, of Lynchburg, Barbara W. Gunter (Ronnie), of Bedford, and Dwight D. Williams (Deadra), of Evington.

The family would like to extend special thanks to James's "working family" at Wexco Corporation.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. Chris Weidley. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Heritage Funeral Service

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials take the form of contributions to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Foundation, P.O. Box 5312, Akron, OH 44334, or to the American Red Cross, 1007 Sheffield Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting his family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritage

funeralandcremation.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Nov. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Williams

12 Entries

Susan Armontrout

December 5, 2010

James was a wonderful brother. I'm so glad I had him in my life for 50 years. He was always happy and always eager to do whatever other people needed. Not only did he demonstrate his Christianity through Godly love, but he never paid attention to a suffered wrong. Our entire family misses him so much, there is peace in knowing that we will see him again some day. Maybe God decided that James had already done a lifetime of work and a lifetime of good, and he just deserved his reward sooner than the rest of us. There is no CJD in heaven, and I'm glad I know that James is resting in peace. My heart goes out to Mom, Dad, Roxanne, Allen, and Marianne and all the rest of our family.

Karen Beard

November 11, 2010

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Ray & I worked with James years ago when we were all very young & starting families. He was always a kind coworker & good friend to us both. My thoughts & prayers are with you still.

The Mayberry's

November 10, 2010

Our Prayers & Sympathy go out to you Roxanne, children and the Williams family. Such a wonderful person who loved his family deeply. How he so proudly bragged on his children as they grew, such a proud father & husband. Always willing to lend a helping hand. I don't think there was anything he couldn't do. I remember when they had the Business together all the funny stories James would tell :). James will be so very missed by all who knew him.

With much Love & Prayers,

( They shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary... Isaiah 40:31)

Paul & Dana Pribble

November 8, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Billy White

November 7, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about James.He was a great friend to me and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed !

Daphnee Reynolds

November 7, 2010

We are deeply saddened by your loss. He will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with you and the family, Roxanne.

Wayne & Dot Giles

November 7, 2010

Our condolences for your loss. Even though we did not personally know James, we know his parents, Oscar and Betty. Our prayers and support are with you now and in the days to follow.

Lisa Adkins Mitchell

November 7, 2010

Betty,
I am sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please call me. My family and I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless you all. From bus 46

Tammy Blizzard

November 6, 2010

My prayers and sympathy go out to all of the Williams family. James was a great guy and this is such a shock to me. We know he is in a better place, God be with all of the family.

Chuck Hudson

November 6, 2010

My deepest condolences to the family. James was a good person that was always ready to help in any way he could. I will always remember his sayings " don't make beans to buttermilk" and "don't mean a hill a beans". Sad to see you go.

Karen Allen

November 6, 2010

I am keeping all of you in my prayers.

Ernie Sawyer

November 6, 2010

Heaven has a new angel. We went to school together, went fishing, hunting and worked together for 9 years at the dealership. Many memories I have of some great times. Not only could he just about do anything, he WOULD do just about anything for you. A great person who was great to be around. Rest in peace my friend. To his family, my deepest condolences. May God bless you with memories forever.

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