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James A. Williams

1937 - 2022

James A. Williams obituary, 1937-2022, Winston-Salem, NC

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

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Hooper Funeral Home & Cremation - Winston-Salem

1415 East Fourteenth Street

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

James Williams Obituary

Williams, James A.

September 17, 1937 - October 13, 2022

Mr. James A. Williams, aka "Slick," born September 17, 1937, was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2022. He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. Mr. Williams was employed by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, since the age of 19 years old, and retired from both RJR and Hanes/Sara Lee Company after working a total of 43 years. Spiritually, he was a member of Macedonia Holiness Church of God. He held masonic memberships in Salem Lodge# 139 PHA and Sethos Temple #170 AEAONMS. He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Fannie S. Williams; daughter, Rena' (Bernard) Ceasar, Jr.; a loving grandson, Antoine M. Gamble; a dear close friend, James F. Johnson; and a host of dear nieces, nephews, other close relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at Macedonia Holiness Church of God, 4111 Whitfield Road, WS, NC. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Walkertown. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the church Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.hooperfuneralhome.net.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Oct. 21, 2022.

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Floyd Neal III

October 22, 2022

Condolences from Gretha Garrett Michael, Floyd & Cassandra Neal III, Cassandra Gay Williams & family. We missed James' reunion with our Lord, but he will forever be in our hearts. From our entire family, God Bless You Always...

Annie R. Duck

October 22, 2022

My prayers are with you and your family today and tomorrow forever. James was a wonderful person to have known and with a precious wife and family. Sending you lots of love from the Rice and Duck family.

Pamela Carter

October 21, 2022

Renee my heart goes out to you & your family. I LOVE you Pam your ole neighbor

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Macedonia Holiness Church of God

4111 Whitfield Road, Winston Salem, NC

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22

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4111 Whitfield Road, Winston Salem, NC

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