James Edward Williar

James Edward Williar obituary, Hagerstown, MD

James Edward Williar

James Williar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2022.
James Edward Williar, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Creekside Center for Rehab and Nursing in Hagerstown.

Born Tuesday, March 18, 1941, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lloyd Williar and Dorothy Virginia (Hollingsworth) Williar.

He was a college graduate of Elon College, Elon, NC, and worked for the United Brass Works in Raleigh, NC, until retirement.

James was a long-time member of the N.R.A. and Model T. Antique Car Club. He was an avid gun collector and antique money and coin collector.

James was be preceded in death by his fianc?, Rosaline Kline.

He is survived by his three adopted grandsons, numerous cousins, and many friends.

Service will be private and at the convenience of family.

Donations may be made in memory of James Williar to Toys for Tots.

Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, and online condolences can be made at WWW.jldavisfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

J. L. Davis Funeral Home

12525 Bradbury Avenue, Smithsburg, MD 21783

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