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JAMES IRVING JR.
Mr. James Irving Williams Jr. passed away April 5, 2017 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Williams was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church Alachua Florida. He was a Graduate of A.L. Mebane High School Class of 1969. His baby sister Sherry McRae preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Keebla Williams, Morrow, GA, two granddaughters, My'Sia Keena, and Khadijah Nelson of Morrow, his parents, John and Alice Williams of Alachua, FL, seven sisters, Verlene Hill (Lloyd) and , Rosene Crawford (Bennie) Archer, FL, Leola Robinson, Pauline Williams (Robert), Claudine Richardson (Willie), Cindy Williams, and Linda Jackson, All of Alachua, FL, four brothers, Bruce Fletcher (Valerie) Ft. Worth TX, John Williams (Ute) Stockbridge, GA, Charles Williams (Pauline), and Nathaniel Williams (Natherine) both of Gainesville, FL.
Funeral Services for Mr. Williams will be held, 11:00am, Saturday, April 15, 2017, at The Female Protective Temple Gainesville, FL. Bishop Lee Moore, Officiating. Burial will follow on Monday, April 17, 2017 in Tift Memorial Garden, Tifton, GA. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Visitation for Mr. Williams will be on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Chestnut Funeral Home, and on Saturday at the Temple one hour before the service. The cortege will form at 14208 N.W. 156th Ave Alachua, FL at 10:00 am.
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Ruby Pinkney-Konopka
April 7, 2024
Irving, I know that you and Uncle Sonny and other loved ones are enjoying your heavenly wings. Keep watching over us in the form of an angel! !
Ruby Pinkney-Konopka
April 7, 2022
Irving, I know that you are enjoying your self with love ones in heaven ! Keep watching over us until we meet again !
Ruby Pinkny-Konopka
April 7, 2021
Irving, I know that you are enjoying your heavenly wings while watching over us on planet earth.
Ruby Pinkney-Konopka
April 17, 2017
To the bereaved family:
Hold on to fond memories and allow those memories to warm your heart on the difficult days ahead. Although Irving is no longer present physically, he will always be with you in spirit. Now, he is one of your angels so watch for him to show up in mysterious ways. Take comfort in knowing that he is with his heavenly father. May God grant you peace during your time of bereavement.
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