James Robert Williams

James Robert Williams February 13, 1933 October 26, 2015 Sims..................James Robert Williams, age 82, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. James served four years in the United States Air Force, and was retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 33 years of service. He was a charter member of DeBaun Memorial Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA and a faithful member of Bailey Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Fulcher Williams; his parents; two brothers, Bert Williams and Tommy Williams. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Bailey Baptist Church with the Rev. Daryl Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Bailey Town Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Long and husband, Tom, of Canton, NC; son, James "Wally" Williams and fiancé, Julie Ramdahin, of Kitty Hawk, NC; grandson, Matthew Long of Hickory, NC; several extended family members and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bailey Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Robert Williams please visit our Sympathy Store.

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