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2022

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James Williams Obituary

GALLIPOLIS — James Arthur Williams, age 75, of Gallipolis, left us on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Born October 3, 1946 in Meigs County, he was the son of the late Willy and Elenora Bunch Williams. In addition to his parent's, he was preceded by his first wife, Helen Williams and by a brother, Kenny Williams.

James retired after 30 years as a coal miner for Meigs County Mines.

Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Gloria Holmes Williams of Gallipolis, daughter, La Kisha A. Williams of Gallipolis, 4 sons, Aaron (Daniella) Williams of Arizona, James Williams Jr. of Racine, Albert Jackson of Youngstown and Derrick (JoAnn) Jackson of Racine; six grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Williams of New York and David Williams of Columbus and a host of nieces and nephews including special nephews, Baretta Gilliam and Ricki Holmes and a special friend, Gene McCray.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday February 12, 2022 at Corinth Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Oak Hill.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com

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

Published by Ohio Valley Publishing from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2022.

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1:00 p.m.

Corinth Missionary Baptist Cemetery

Oak Hill, OH

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810 2nd. Avenue, Gallipolis, OH 45631

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