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WILLIAMS EAST BEND James Hobson Williams Dec. 31, 1997 - Sept. 13, 2012 James Hobson Williams, 14, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1997 in Forsyth County to Ted Jason Williams and Tina Brown Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James F. Williams and Max Hobson Brown. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Katlen Jean Williams; grandmothers, Nannie Sue Williams and Shelba D. Brown; Uncles and Aunts, Frank Williams (Donna), Joe Williams (Stacy), Terry Brown, Tammy Brown Stanley (Bucky); Cousins, Landon Williams, Morgan Williams, Bailey Williams, Kendra B. Widner, Marcy Mays, Brita Stanley. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Union Cross Friends Meeting by the Rev. Archie Creed and the Rev. Chris Hauser. He will lie in-state from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Union Cross Friends Meeting. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Union Cross Friends Meeting. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank all the personnel on the 6th floor of the PICU at Brenner's Children's Hospital. We would especially like to thank Dr. Greg Ross, Dr. Steve Mou, Dr. Tom Pranikoff, Dr. Dan Couture and Nurses Alysha Piper, Matthew Rowell, Amanda Smith, Julie Kerth, and Respiratory Therapist Megan Hartmon. We appreciate the kindness and tender care that you gave to James. We will never forget you! Memorials can be made to Brenner's Children's Hospital, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157. Gentry Family Funeral.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Sep. 15, 2012.

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Tracy Matthews

September 9, 2019

I know we sure do miss James and I can't even imagine how much his family does. What an awesome kid, but knowing he is with Our Lord and Savior and we will see him again one day does make it easier for us. Prayers continued for his family.

Anne Ryan Neary

September 8, 2019

Dear Tina, Ted, Caitlin and Family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to remember and grieve James loss. You have been so courageous and loving as you have continued. My love and deepest sympathy always. Anne

christopher spicer

April 11, 2013

I consider James as a brother because I have known him since preschool

Julie Kerth

September 30, 2012

I have not stopped thinking about James or your family since the night I first met each of you in the ICU. It makes my heart so, so sad for the loss of your son. I pray for peace for all of you during this tragic time. I feel so honored to be mentioned and just want you to know it was an honor to care for your young man.

Reilly Greene

September 25, 2012

I consider anybody that got to know James like I did, lucky. He was an amazing friend. I met him in 3rd grade when I moved to Yadkin County and he was so welcoming. He was one of the most easy to love boys anyone could ever come in contact with. We were cougars and falcons together. My heart goes out to the Williams family, you are all in the prayers of the members at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, and many others as well. James, you are in the hands of God and there is no better place to be. I am sure you are up in Heaven with your Grandfathers right now looking down and seeing how much you were loved. If not before now, you can understand how you have touched so many lives. I love you James, and i know we will see each other again someday.

Linda Pardue

September 18, 2012

My heart hurts for your family. I pray that god will heal the hurt for al of you. Be strong and trust in the Lord Always.

Candy Scott Miller

September 18, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Im so sorry for your loss.

September 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kloi Hunter

September 17, 2012

May he rest in peace and many prayers go out to the family i'm so sorry for your loss.

September 17, 2012

The class of 2016 at Forbush High School
We will never forget you James.
We love you and will miss you.

William,Robbin,Daniel,and Dillion Adams

September 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia & Brian Hill

September 17, 2012

While I knew some of James' extended family, I didn't know him personally. One doesn't have to know him to see what a wonderful person he was...it's evident in reading and hearing everything about him from those that did know James. Your family has been heavy on our hearts and we will continue to pray for your family. May God bless you and comfort you as you embrace your faith and God's presence during this difficult time.

arolyn Kennedy

September 16, 2012

I AM SO SORRY FOR UR LOSS. I lost a son 5 years ago, he was only 15 so I DO KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE!!!! May GOD BLESS YOU all and hold ur memories close and keep his beautiful smile alive !

Tony and Renee Hutchens

September 16, 2012

You all are in our thought and prayers . May god hold your family tight though this tough time of need . James was a great young man . I can remember watching him in daycare . He was always so kind and sweet . Tony ,Renee, Tyler,and Tj Hutchens

September 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love Marty Davis and Dawn Williams Davis

Chad & Michele Beane

September 16, 2012

Ted, Tina & Katlen, you are in our thoughts and prayers. James was such a sweet boy! We pray that God will provide you with comfort, peace and healing now and in the days ahead. God Bless You All!

Michael and Scarlett Hutchens

September 16, 2012

Continuing to pray for your family. God Bless each of you.

Michael & Lanette & Nathaniel Poore

September 16, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. James was such a sweet child and will be missed by many friends and family.
With Love,

Martha Holden

September 16, 2012

Prayers for all of you during this time. May you find comfort in your memories and praying that God will give you strength and peace in the coming days.

tina hall

September 16, 2012

We will be praying for u all today and the many days to come .I could not imagine what u all are going through .GOD will be with u through out the days .May god wrap his arms around u today and the days to come .he will be greatly missed by all.

Wendy Sherman

September 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to this family, may God give you the strength to help with such a loss.

Karen Miller

September 16, 2012

We are extremely sorry for the loss of your son and brother. May God surround you with HIS love and bring comfort to you, as only HE can. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort, in your memories. Many prayers are being said for your family, in Boone and the surrounding area. We don't know your family, nor did we know your son, but a friend had told us about his passing.

DAVID & ROBIN JOHNSON

September 16, 2012

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU. GOD WILL WRAP YOU IN HIS LOVING CARE AND TAKE CARE OF YOU IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

David and Pam Casstevens

September 16, 2012

Please know your family is in our prayers. We know God's loving arms are around you.

Phil and Ann Brown

September 16, 2012

The Williams Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts break for you but we know we have a loving God to provide the strength you need during this difficult time. Love and Peace to all of you.

Tricia Bullins(Bates)

September 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through the days to come.

Alyssa Dalton

September 16, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you every day. I grew up in elementary and middle school with him. He was one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever known. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Trisha Cockerham Reid

September 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lean to God for your comfort, He will pull you through this.

Lisa Hobson

September 16, 2012

Our family is so very sorry for your loss. Our son went to school with James and they talked frequently at school. James will be missed greatly. We are praying for you all. Just remember God is still there even in the toughest of times. Thoughts and Prayers Danny, Lisa, Cole, Crista Hobson

Charlene Willard

September 16, 2012

I did'nt know James. My daughter went to FHS with him. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Loosing a child myself I know God will wrap his arms around you and help you thru this.

Kelly and Jimmy Edwards and family

September 15, 2012

I am very sorry for the loss of your precious child. I have two of my own and I can only imagine what you are going through. I'm sure there will be some extremely hard days still ahead for your family. I know God will give you strength to get through this. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenda and David Allred

September 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Please know that our hearts go out to you.

Melanie Doss

September 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. I pray that God will see you through this trying time.

Ann Crutchley

September 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with ya in this diffcult time. James was such a sweet boy with a beautiful smile. May God watch over and keep you in his arms as you go through this sorrow.

Andy Gryder

September 15, 2012

Praying for the Williams family!!

Rick, Jackie, Gracelyn, Olivia and Eden Goforth

September 15, 2012

You have our sincere condolences in the loss of your son. Your family is in our prayers. May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.

Mary-Allison Matthews Jones

September 15, 2012

There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ann Kimbrell

September 15, 2012

So sorry you all are having to go thru something no parent should have to. You all are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. May you find some comfort knowing that James in the arms of our Lord.

The Kimbrell's

Dinah Willard

September 15, 2012

I offer my condolence James was taken way too soon I pray for the family in this grave time of greif i'm so sorry ....Dinah Willard

Tonya Swaim

September 15, 2012

Such a sad thing to happen! My heart breaks for the family. I didn't know James but I used to work with his dad at Unifi several years ago.May God be with you during this time.No words can express what you must be going through.God Bless!!

September 15, 2012

My heart breaks for your family. Love, thoughts and prayers. Wrap your family in God's grace and peace, bind your hearts together and stay strong.

Love to you all,
Hoke Matthews &
Catherine Brown Matthews

Palmer

September 15, 2012

My heart goes out to your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Darrell&Melissa Haynes

September 15, 2012

Praying for you through these troubled times. ~The Haynes Family~

Jason Ball

September 15, 2012

I'm so very sorry for your loss James was a great friend and you will continue to be in our prayers.

September 15, 2012

Tina,
My heart is breaking for you and your and family. My prayer is the Lord's comforting hand on each of you now and the days ahead. I love you.
Tina Dampier

Jackie W. Snow

September 15, 2012

Ted & Tina
My heart goes out to both of you in your time of sorrow.I pray the love of God enfolds you and helps you and your family during this difficult time. Heartfelt condolences

Pam Cruise

September 15, 2012

The entire Williams Family: I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you good folks in my thoughts and prayers. Rest assured that God will carry you in His everloving arms during the trying days that lie ahead. God Bless All of You.

Jesse Burton

September 15, 2012

Williams family,
Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son, James. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this tragic time.
Jesse, Jennifer, Lauren & Kalyn Burton

Deanna and Keith Murphy/Kay Dixon

September 15, 2012

To the Williams and Brown family. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and may God embrace you all during this very difficult time.

Janet & Charlie Nicholson

September 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss.Let the memories be with during this time of grief and sorrow. You and your are in our thoughts and prayers. God will see you though this and wrap his arms around you in all the hard days to come.

John,Angie,Trevor and Tallon Flynn

September 15, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and are lifting you all in prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you all in these days ahead.

Jessie & Charles Myers

September 15, 2012

WILLIAMS FAMILY: Just let your memories be your guide during this time of grief and sorrow. you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We can't imagine what you are going through at this time, but lean on God and He will see you through.

dustin c

September 15, 2012

I didn't know James but remembering the family friends and school body in prayer , glad to be a falcon class of 08

Mike, Cynthia, Brooke Harbin

September 15, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss and you will continue to be in our prayers.

Tia Taylor

September 15, 2012

Ted, Tina, and family...I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God to give you strength during this difficult time in your life. I will continue to keep you in my prayers...love to you all.

tammy willard

September 15, 2012

My prays and thoughts are with you and the family . I am sorry for your lost

Tracey,Zachery,Sierra Ridings

September 15, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Speer

September 15, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. My son was in some of James's classes and they became good friends. He will be missed.

Josh Hill

September 15, 2012

Praying for you all. It hurts me to see stories such as this.
Much love from a brother in Christ.

Jonathan Phillips

September 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray that God gives you the strength to carry on through your time of loss.

Brenda Anthony

September 15, 2012

I did not know James but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Even though I never knew him I just feel a special place in my heart for him and all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Teresa Gibbs

September 15, 2012

Your family is in our prayers. We pray that God wraps his arms of comfort around your family and gives you peace. From all the stories I have heard about James, you raised a fine young man and his memory will definitely live on.

Brittany Speer

September 15, 2012

Katlen, Ted, Tina, and all of the family I am so sorry for your loss.. James was a wonderful kid. If you need anything just let me know you all are in my prayers... Love you all

David and Dena Driver

September 15, 2012

We are praying for you all.

Tammy York

September 15, 2012

Ted, Tina and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole Sanchez

September 15, 2012

From My family. We do not know your family, but we have a son that attends FHS. We want to send you love and prayers in this time of loss. May you lean on God for only He can see whats in your heart. Peace and Love, The Sanchez Family

angie hutchens

September 15, 2012

Just wanting you to know you all in my prayers! May you find strength in the lord during this time. You have a special guardian angel now to protect you and guide on the right path now through life! May God bless you all

Michael Engebretson

September 15, 2012

James, I will always charish your love for basketball . I will always remember your wonderful smile that would light up a room and your kind and loving heart . GOD BLESS

Nicole Sanchez

September 15, 2012

I do not know your son or your family, I have a son that goes to FHS. No words can change the way you feel, but know you are in our prayers. May God be with you in your time of loss. The Sanchez Family

Robin Day

September 15, 2012

Tina, Ted, Katlen and all of the family. I am sorry. If there is anything I can do please let me know. My your hearts be comforted and I will continue to pray for you. Love you

Tracy Hutchens Call

September 15, 2012

I remember that smiling face walking into my Kindergarten classroom everyday at Fall Creek. He was a sweet and caring little boy. I know he will truly be missed by all who knew him. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep you in my prayers. God Bless each one of you!

Patsy Norman

September 15, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Dawn Byers

September 15, 2012

I hate to hear about ur son i know how u feel about loosin a love one at that age my sister got shot at that age and i know its goin to b hard but just lean on god he will help u through may god bless yall i know he will be missed

Angela Walker

September 15, 2012

I know you do not know me, but when I heard about your tragedy, I being to pray for you and will continue to pray.

Pratt Family

September 15, 2012

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great boy and we are truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed. We are praying for you during this difficult time.

Wayne, Casey, Cameron and James Willard

September 15, 2012

Dearest Williams Family, Although I dont know you personally, my heart hurts for you. My son goes to FHS and has always had such positive things to say about James. You've been first on my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. I pray for the peace you'll find on the wonderful memories of your family.

Tanis Propst

September 15, 2012

My heart aches for you all, and I pray that your good memories will soon replace the hurting ones and ease your pain. Just know that friends and family truly mean it when they ask if they can help in any way. Lean on them during this time, and God will help you through them.

Mark & Becky Gordy

September 15, 2012

Ted, Tina, and Kaitlin, We are so sorry for your loss. Mark and I just wanted to let you and your family know that you are in thoughts and prayers. There are no words that will help or ease your pain, but just know that we are praying for your family.

Carley Younger

September 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm very sorry for your loss and words can't describe the hurt all of his friends and family feel. In this rough time, I think of all the good times me and James spent together at school. He was the only person I had ever met that was always in a good mood and walked around with a smile on his face. He had the personality that could light up the whole classroom's mood. Me and James were friends and I will never forget someone as special as him impacting my life so much. He makes me realize that we have to treasure every single moment we have with someone.. Because before you know it, there won't me any more memories. Even though he is with God now, no one will ever take away our memories together.
God bless your family.

dara waddell

September 15, 2012

At a loss for words...keeping James' family, friends, and classmates in my heart, thoughts, and prayers always. I never met James, but oh that smile just melts your heart. I pray that you find, healing, strength peace, love, guidance, and understanding in God and all that surround you. Love and prayers to all.

Randall, Michelle & Briana Hinshaw

September 15, 2012

Ted, Tina, & Katlen,
Our hearts go out to you and your family, we love ya'll very much. James was my first crush in school, and that crush led us to be best friends. I will miss seeing his cute little smile everyday, more than anything else in the world. We send you our love, thoughts and prayers as you navigate through this difficult time.

Scarlet Carter

September 15, 2012

No words of mine could ever bring you comfort. God alone will be your comfort during this time. Lean on Him He will carry you through your darkest days.Praying for your entire family to feel His loving arms around you all.

Tammy Marler Spillman

September 15, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers.

Shannon & Stefanie McCann

September 15, 2012

Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Randy and Elizabeth Steelman And Dillon Hunter

September 15, 2012

To the Williams family...our child was one of James' classmates. James will be greatly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prays are with all of you.

Cheryl McRae-Inzar

September 15, 2012

Tina,Ted and Kaitlin and family may God be will you all doing this time. I pray that the Lord will give you Strength.

Lynn Montoya

September 15, 2012

Words can not express the hurt my heart feels, James is such a beautiful soul and will be missed by many. His smile will forever be imprinted on our hearts. Many prayers for the family, and all his friends, may they remember James foundley and with honor for he was a wonderful young man loved by many.

Rhonda & Winston Fleming

September 15, 2012

Dearest Ted, Tina and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, we are here for you. Much love and Peace be with you.

Rhonda & Winston Fleming

September 15, 2012

Dearest Ted, Tina and family - we are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you and anything you may need, please let us know. Much love & Peace be with you.

Rhonda Fleming

September 15, 2012

Dearest Tina & Ted: We want you to know we love you and we're here for you. Much love,

Dalton family

September 15, 2012

Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. James was a classmate of our daughter since kindergarten. He was always a smiling and joyful child, and well loved by his classmates and all that knew him. He will be missed! Please know that we hold your family in our hearts and in our prayers.

Dawn Wood

September 15, 2012

Prayers are being sent up for your family during this tragic time.

Gary, Jeanne Hutchens

September 14, 2012

We pray God will give you strength to make it through this hard time with the lost of your son. Lean on God and he will pull you through.

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