James Cecil Williams, Jr.
January 25, 1957 ~ July 5, 2018
WAKE FOREST - James Cecil Williams, Jr., age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on January 25, 1957, he was the son of the late James Cecil Williams, Sr. and Jean Cameron.
James served in the United States Army for over seven years. He was a veteran of the Gulf War and served one tour in Germany. James pastored for over 20 years and was the beloved leader of his congregation. He enjoyed golf, fast cars, and fire arms. James will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
James leaves behind to cherish his memory, spouse, Terri Lee Williams of Pinehurst; son, Brandon Luke Williams of Pinehurst; daughter, Rebekah Williams Kuykendall and husband, Joseph, of Cameron. He is also survived by brother, Robert Williams of Clayton; sister, Ruby Williams Costa of Wake Forest; special aunts, Elizabeth Bemis of Mint Hill and Helen Duke Cole of Rome, GA.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/14, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 7/14, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Jimmy,I know you heard welcome home my good and faithful servant my heartfelt condolences go out to Rachel,Ruby and Rebekah….you three ladies meant so much to him I know.
I will miss you as my pastor and friend. You were anointed and appointed by God. I know you are now at peace with Jesus.
I loved you for the 34 years of our marriage. You are the father of our two children, my pastor and my husband. You were my best friend always. Please say hello to Grandma Dorothy and Grandpa Joe for me. Look for me beside the river when it is my time. Je t’aime beaucoup toujours James! Ta femme Terri
I love you dear brother and I have only happy memories of a wonderful, loving brother and amazing man of God. I look forward to our homecoming in heaven with you and all our loved ones who are there with you now.
I met the Pastor in 1996. I will never forget him, and will miss him. My favorite song that he sang was called, Midnight Cry. He will be with my husband, Reggie, in Heaven. Only one life will soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. My prayers are with his family. Love, Jean Martin
Our sincere sympathy to you, Ruby and family. God bless you in the days to come.
In memory of James Cecil Williams, Jr., Tess Carlson lit a candle
Rest now, my dear friend of many years. May God be with your family and give them comfort, especially in the days ahead. Donna Reams
Always remember you Jimmy and your passion or cars! Never forget you and the silver Trans Am cruzin on the weekends when we were young kids! Hard to believe you have left us!
Despite that it’s been close to 40 years since the last time I saw you, it’s hard to believe that you are gone from this earth. My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Jimmy’s family. God rest his soul. I know he is now at peace. Terri, I hope that you & your children find comfort from your best memories of Jimmy in the days & months ahead.
To The Family I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Losing a love one brings us great sadness. But God’s word the Bible bring us great comfort. At 2 Cor 13,4 states in part The father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort and verse 4 who comforts us in all our trails. Jehovah is here to support you and the entire family because he care. Please read this scripture while you and the family Cherishes those fond memories.
How I will miss your sweet smiling, happy, funny, kind, giving, caring, darling, generous and Christian soul. My heart goes out to all those who love you and I share in their pain of loosing a great man. I know you are rested now in the place you have loved the most. Paradise.
Jimmy, I’m so sorry you had to leave us, but I know we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. Please give Granny a kiss for me!! I know she was waiting at the gate for you!! my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your precious children. Thank you for your military service & thank you for all the love you gave all of your family!!
My dear cousin, I know you are with our Lord & we will see you again soon. Give Granny a kiss for me. I have some great memories of you & will keep them in my heart til we meet again. Cela
I miss you more and more everyday. I love you Dad.
My condolences goes out to the William’s family. Jim was a cohort of mine. We served in the Big Red One together. We went thru basic training and AIT together. He was a good friend and he will truly be missed . No Mission to difficult No sacrifice to Great Duty First!!!! RIP Brother Jacob Dozier
My friend,colleague and pastor James Cecil Williams was a man of God. He will be missed by many. He touched my life and the lives of so many others. I will miss you brother. His love for his family, his friends and his congregation was something special to witness. He taught me how to pray, and he helped me heal in a way that I will never, ever forget. I know he is now with the Lord, waiting on his family and loved ones. Rest In Peace my brother. My sincere condolences for his lovely wife of his youth Terry and his beautiful family. The Biondi family…
In memory of James Cecil Williams, Jr., Kimberly Bulluck lit a candle