James Williams

James G. Williams SUFFOLK - James G. Williams, of the 700 block of Dutch Road, departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his residence. A native of Nansemond County (now Suffolk), Virginia was born Feb. 2, 1918. He was the son of the late Garrett and Iola Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Cecil J. Williams. He attended the public schools of Nansemond County, Virginia. He was employed by General Foods and retired in 1982. He was also the caretaker for the Holland Cemetery for a number of years. He served honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Williams was a member of Laurel Hill United Church of Christ where he served on the Board of Deacons. He was also a member of the Senior Choir, Combined Choir, and Sunday School Class No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Olivia Anderson Williams of Suffolk; one son, Anderson Boone of Suffolk; a special niece, Mary A. Williams of Suffolk; three sisters, Mary E. Williams and Iola Williams of Suffolk and Marian W. Ferebee of Norfolk; one brother, Ralph L. Williams (Ida) of Suffolk; two grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; two sisters- in-law, Arzulia O'Neal of Sickerville, N.J., and Claudia Wright of Portsmouth; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The service of remembrance will be held at noon Thursday, July 8, at the Laurel Hill United Church of Christ, 8001 South Quay Road, Suffolk, with the Rev. Carl L. Sweat Jr. officiating. Interment with military rites will follow at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The body will lie in repose prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. The family will receive friends at the residence, 727 Dutch Road, Suffolk. Professional services are entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.