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James Reginald Williams, 69, of Greenville died Aug. 16, 2011, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his wife and son. The Celebration of James’ life will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Coker-Mathews Funeral Home chapel officiated by Scotty Burch. James was of the Lutheran faith.
A gathering of friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Greenville.
James was the son of Melvin and Lillie Watson Williams. He was born in Paris, Texas, on Dec. 16, 1941, at home. James graduated from Powderly High School and attended East Texas State University.
James was married to Betty McClanahan Williams on June 15, 1962, at North Baptist Church in Greenville.
James was a member of the Texas National Guard Paris Unit which was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis to Fort Polk, La., where he served for an additional year.
James moved to Greenville in 1963 where he was employed by the Herald-Banner in the display advertising group. He enjoyed working with the local merchants and staff.
In 1970 James was employed at E-Systems (LTV) as an engineering aid in the Components and Standard Group. He was promoted to associate engineer, gaining experience in materials and processes, value engineering and later project and system engineering.
When James retired in 1999 he was August Moon Program manager and had managed 13 on-schedule deliveries under budget.
James was an avid golfer, making two holes-in-one. He enjoyed all of his friends at Oak Creek Country Club where he served two terms on the board of directors.
James loved to travel to couple golf tournaments with his wife and fellow couple golf friends. His great love was the Riley Rose Wildlife Management area and Pecan Orchard he created after his retirement.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Williams; son Patrick Williams; granddaughter Riley Rose Williams; a stepgrandson, Shane Weare; two brothers, Donald Williams and wife Johnnie of Lubbock and Larry Williams and wife Ann of Colorado; Sister-in-law Kathie Homerstad and husband Gary of Victoria; his dearly loved nephews and nieces and his many friends in love.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffery Allen Williams; his parents and two brothers, Melvin Williams Jr. and Billy Wayne Williams.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 717 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, 75201, or to Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund, 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, 75401
A gathering of friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Greenville.
James was the son of Melvin and Lillie Watson Williams. He was born in Paris, Texas, on Dec. 16, 1941, at home. James graduated from Powderly High School and attended East Texas State University.
James was married to Betty McClanahan Williams on June 15, 1962, at North Baptist Church in Greenville.
James was a member of the Texas National Guard Paris Unit which was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis to Fort Polk, La., where he served for an additional year.
James moved to Greenville in 1963 where he was employed by the Herald-Banner in the display advertising group. He enjoyed working with the local merchants and staff.
In 1970 James was employed at E-Systems (LTV) as an engineering aid in the Components and Standard Group. He was promoted to associate engineer, gaining experience in materials and processes, value engineering and later project and system engineering.
When James retired in 1999 he was August Moon Program manager and had managed 13 on-schedule deliveries under budget.
James was an avid golfer, making two holes-in-one. He enjoyed all of his friends at Oak Creek Country Club where he served two terms on the board of directors.
James loved to travel to couple golf tournaments with his wife and fellow couple golf friends. His great love was the Riley Rose Wildlife Management area and Pecan Orchard he created after his retirement.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Williams; son Patrick Williams; granddaughter Riley Rose Williams; a stepgrandson, Shane Weare; two brothers, Donald Williams and wife Johnnie of Lubbock and Larry Williams and wife Ann of Colorado; Sister-in-law Kathie Homerstad and husband Gary of Victoria; his dearly loved nephews and nieces and his many friends in love.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Jeffery Allen Williams; his parents and two brothers, Melvin Williams Jr. and Billy Wayne Williams.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 717 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, 75201, or to Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund, 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, 75401