James Arthur Williams
September 25, 1934 ~ July 29, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – James Arthur “Jimmy” Wiliams, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on September 25, 1934, he was the son of the late William Darrell Williams and Lucy Florence Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Eulene Williams; his brother, William Darrell Williams, Jr.
Jimmy was a man of great faith and served as a past Deacon at his lifelong church, Gethsemane Baptist Church in Whitakers. He was a strong believer in his Christian faith and instilled his faith in God in the lives of his family and of those around him. Jimmy was a dedicated member of the Whitakers Lions Club for fifty-one years of service. He was a proud retired fireman from the Whitakers Vol Fire Dept. Jimmy was also the owner/operator of Whitakers Food Center. He truly had a servant’s heart and will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Jamie Ethridge and her fiancé, Ken Oliver of Battleboro; his son, Jim Williams and his wife, Wendy of Wilmington; his beloved grandson, Hudson; his niece, Ann Adams; nephew, Darrell Williams and his wife, Barbara Jo “B.J.” and his loyal Fur Baby Layla.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Dennis Gregory and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome.
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.
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So very sorry to see this. He was a fine man and will be missed. Praying for comfort for all the family.
Prayers of comfort. Thinking of you guys 💝.
My sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. I have wonderful memories of Jimmy over the years, especially working with him & Rachel at EA. You are in my prayers for peace & comfort in the coming days.
He was a new referral; we might have had him prior to hospital
Jamie, Jim, Ann, and Darrell – my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father and uncle. He was always kind to everyone. Love and prayers. Mary Jo Stallings Edwards
Jimmy has always been a dear friend to Gene and I and to our children Mike, Dale and Jackie! The Whitakers Community was a better place because of Jimmy’s love and care. He loved our Church and always wanted to do his part and more to see that Gethsemane Baptist Church had
what it needed. He will truly be missed by all. Sincere sympathy and love to all his family. Gene and Nancy Jones
Jim, Wendy, Hudson and family, May God comfort you all during this time of grief and being peace and warm memories. We love you, The Reid’s
Sending our love and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all!
Sending prayers for you all!
Jamie- My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie, Jim, & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during your time of mourning!With deepest sympathy,
Our sympathy to Jimmy’s family. He was an outstanding member of the community and Gethsemane Baptist Church
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