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James Williams Obituary
James K. "Jim" Williams
November 9, 1944-March 20, 2019
DAVENPORT-Memorial Services to celebrate the life of James K. "Jim" Williams, 74, a resident of Davenport will be Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Church, 2700 Middle Road, Bettendorf. His family will greet friends Friday, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport. Jim passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, Davenport.
James Kenneth Williams was born November 9, 1944 in Mc Cook Nebraska, a son of Harold W. and Mable I. (Livingston) Williams. He grew up in the Omaha area but returned to the Midwest in 2012 after living in Syracuse, New York for 26 years. Jim graduated from Creighton University in 1968 and earned two Master's Degrees – in Journalism from Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois in 1971 and in Special Education from the University of N. Colorado in 1973. He proudly served his country as a language interpreter in the PsyOps Program in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Jim married Connie Martin April 30, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa. Jim worked as a General Manager for WOC/KIIK in the mid-80's. He was a member of Heritage Church where he taught preschool children. While in Syracuse he was a Young Life Volunteer.
Jim treasured visiting area medical facilities with his therapy dog Mamie providing comfort to patients, families and staff at UnityPoint and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House
Memorials may be made to Redemporists Denver Province, PO Box 173704, Denver, Colorado, 08217 or to the Trinity Hospital Radiation Department.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Connie, Davenport and step-children, Casey Schmidt, Cedar Rapids and Ryan (Megan Fawcett) Williams, Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Betty Andrews and William M. Williams.
Online remembrances at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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Gregory Williams
March 29, 2019
Connie & Family
So sorry for your loss. We will remember Jim for his sense of humor, upbeat nature and intelligence.
Love
Greg & Nancy Williams
March 25, 2019
Bill Mogolov
March 23, 2019
Jim was a great man who was my sales manager when I worked at KRNT Radio in Des Moines. He taught me some valuable lessons that I have carried with me throughout my business career. His loss will be felt by many whose lives he touched. My deep and sincere condolences go out to Connie and family members.
SAndra zukauska Zukauska
March 22, 2019
So sad to hear if Jims passing
You were blessed to have him
Always be here for you
Deepest sympathy
Prayers
Sandy z
March 22, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sherry Power
March 21, 2019
Each time I saw Jim he was always so friendly and welcoming. It was easy to see how much he loved you, Connie. I so wish I could come to his memorial service but I am sending love from Milwaukee. I know your many friends will surround you with support in the days ahead.
Joan Bollaert
March 21, 2019
I'm so saddened that we won't have the pleasure of Jim's company anymore. He was a kind and gentle man. Prayers for his wife and my dear friend, Connie, in hopes of her having strength through this very sad time. God bless this family.
March 21, 2019
Connie, So sorry for your loss. The few times that I was fortunate enough to meet Jim, It was plain to see that he was a special man. Thoughts and Prayers and Love..... Bill and Ellie
Lesa & Matt
March 21, 2019
From your Bettendorf Ruhl Family, we are all so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a peach! He will be greatly missed...
March 21, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. His passion for sharing his beloved therapy dog Mamie with many patients at UnityPoint Health-Trinity will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Jim's family during this difficult time.
-Trinity Health Foundation Team
March 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
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