J. D. Williams, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, went home to be with his Lord on October 12, 2011. J. D. was born January 3, 1930 to the late C. T. Williams, Sr. and Lucille Taylor Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years Peggy Calhoun Williams, children Marsha and Jimmy East and Billie Jones of Rocky Mount; 7 grandchildren Lori and Bryan Bailey of Ft. Meade, Maryland, Brooke Jones and fianc Alex Wester, Brandon Jones, and Tori East and Ricky Garris, and 6 great grandchildren Grace, Jack, and Luke Bailey, Aimee Richardson, Kalei and Cloey Garris; Sisters Cleo Matthews, Shirley (James) Proctor, Nancy (Bobby) Ellis and brothers Oliver (Julia) Williams and Don (Jenelle) Williams, sisters-in-law Patsy Williams, Margaret Joyner, and Frances (Robert) Morris, brother-in-law Billy (Vernell) Calhoun, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Ellis and Rachel Williams, brothers C. T., Phillip, Glenn, Milton, and Aaron Williams, and brothers-in-law Cecil Matthews, Ed Ellis, and Leon Joyner.
J. D. was very proud to have served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of West Mount Baptist Church for 55 years. He served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, and loved singing in the choir and Men's Quartet. Until declining health he was an active member of West Mount Ruritan Club, Gideons, American Legion, and West Mount Fireman's Relief Fund. J. D. loved to hunt and was a member of Pridgen's Gun Club. He was cofounder of M & W Used Parts, established in 1962, and he retired in 1992.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to West Mount Baptist Church or Community Hospice. Special thanks to Bridgette Eason, Shannon Barnes, Jackie Howell, and the entire staff of Community Hospice and South Villiage.
Visitation will be at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, October 15 at West Mount Baptist Church with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a. m. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
West Mount Baptist Church
8487 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Saturday 10/15, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Service
West Mount Baptist Church
8487 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Saturday 10/15, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Papa, losing you is one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through, remembering all the times we shared, I would never give those memories up for anything. You took on a role in my life that was missing. You were not only my grandpa, you were also my dad. I still remember the Father Daughter Dance we went to for Girl Scouts. I was so proud to be walking in holding the arm of MY Papa.. the most handsome man there. I will always cherish this memory, along with the many others we shared. No one can EVER take them away from me. They will always be in my heart, forever. When I lay in bed at night, I look over at your picture and smile because I know that you are in Heaven singing to the top of your lungs in a choir full of angels before the throne of God. Even though I wish I could have you here beside me, to hold me, to love me, I know you are watching over me, Even though your physical body will not be there on my wedding day, I know you will be holding my hand alongside my brother walking me down the aisle. Papa, I love you with all of my heart, always and forever. I am a better woman for having you in my life. I know you are looking down on me every second. You are my angel. Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Love, Your Doll Baby
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I was blessed to have you as my dad. When I look back, I’ll look and see your face, your smile, you were always right there for me. In my dreams I’ll always see you soar above the sky. In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life. I’ll keep a part of you with me and everywhere I am, you will be. I’ll always remember the strength you gave me, the love you gave me–your love carried me at times. I always saw in you my light. Thank you daddy for all the ways you were there for me. I love you daddy, I always have and I always will, you’re my angel and I know you’re watching over me for all my life. Everywhere I am, you will be….love you daddy! Billie
I have always been so proud to call J.D. Williams my brother. No matter where I went I encountered people who had been, in some way, touched by his kind, loving nature. He told me time and time again that his brothers and sisters meant more to him than any material things on earth. He was proud of his family heritage…a loving mother and daddy who worked hard and raised a large family who continues to this day to gather each October to honor their legacy. J.D., we will miss you, but we know that we will see you again one day. I love you brother. Love, Nancy
Thank you for your unconditional love and support my entire life. You surrounded us with love and raised us in a Christian home and instilled in us the values that we would need to become the kind of person that you were. I am a better person for having you as my Daddy. You never met a stranger, never turned your back on a person in need, and always shared your love of Jesus with everyone you met. You were always my knight in shining armour. You are now in heaven singing with the angels and watching over us. I love you Daddy!!! Marsha
Lit a candle in memory of John J.D. David Williams
Lit a candle in memory of John J.D. David Williams