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James Williams Obituary
Naples, FL
James E. Williams Jr. passed away peacefully on March 4, 2010 in Naples, FL. He was 77 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Diane, to whom he was married for 53 years and was the father of four children, Jamie Williams (Sandra) of Naples, FL, Susan Blust (Mark) of Ft. Myers, FL, Carrie Williams of Naples, and John Williams (Belynda) of Naples. He also has 12 grandchildren, Amber, Dylan, Alexandria, Samantha, Landen, Will, J.R., Robbie, Maggie, Jared, Shane and Gracen; and two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Jace.
James served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. James was a successful Florida farmer of vegetables, citrus and cattle. He was one of the last independent farmers in Immokalee upon his retiring in 2005. He served as a Director of Florida Community Bank, a Board Member for the Big Cypress Basin, Board Member for the Immokalee Water and Sewer District and a Member of the Florida Cattleman's Association. James was recognized by the Naples Jaycees for exceptional progress in agriculture and contributions to the community and by the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce in recognition and significant contribution in the agricultural community for the Immokalee area. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and had a passion for helicopters.
He always loved to watch football and was a standout football player at Wauchula High School and in the Army was recruited by LSU to play football but turned down the scholarship to return home to begin his life long journey in farming.
James was always a man who believed in helping others in need and always felt that what you give to others comes back to you in life. His life motto could be summed up as, "hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
Services will held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way Naples, FL 34112. Phone (239) 775-3009.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in James' name to the Alzheimer's Support Network Caregivers Resource Center 660 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 21 Naples, FL 34102. Phone number is 239-262-8388 or a charity of your choice.
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Margie Flohr
March 12, 2010
It was a pleasure and priviledge to take care of James at the Aristocrat. I'm happy to have been his "buddy" and he mine.
Kim & Jan Kantor
March 12, 2010
We are so fortunate to have known James and be able to appreciate his love for his family and the outdoors.
We pray that only the fondest of memories remain.
Kim Copeland
March 11, 2010
Carrie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I completely agree with Michelle about the fond memories I had of your dad. I have thought of you often and know the last couple of years have been very difficult. Your entire family is in my prayers. Give your mom a special hug for me. You can email me at [email protected]. With much love, Kim Strader Copeland and family
March 11, 2010
To all of the Williams family,
Your Dad was such a special man and we know you will miss him greatly. He was always so nice to me growing up and I have fond memories of spending time with your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless, Michelle and Lee Hershey
March 9, 2010
To The Williams Family,
We am so sorry for your loss.He will be missed by the Immokalee community. Our prayers are with you.
Roger & Lynn Dick, Naples Fl.
Marypat Ehlmann
March 9, 2010
Diane,
You and your family are in my prayers today. I know you cared with great love for your husband. We met a few years ago at Unity Village. Peace to you.
Dalton
March 8, 2010
To all of the Williams Family. I'm very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good man to many people and will be greatly missed.
Liesa Priddy
March 8, 2010
Losing James will leave a big void in our community and in our lives. I feel lucky to have known him and always enjoyed the time we spent together, especially out in the woods that he loved so much. It was easy to see how much he loved all of his family and relished having them around. We will miss him.
Diane Higginbotham
March 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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