James Williams, age 85, was born on April 5, 1938 to James and Thelma Williams in Highland Park, MI and passed away on March 25, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

James was a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher at his church. He served 7 years in the U.S. Army, of which 1 year was spent in the Korean War, and the rest in Air Defense Artillery. He retired from Ford Motor Company and Walmart. He loved his family, God, and fast driving. He had a great sense of humor and gave the best hugs. He was loved deeply by his family and friends and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Williams; children Deborah Williams, Jennie (Mike) Sadley, James (Marisa) Williams Jr, Carolyn (Larry) Theiss, David (Kari) Williams, Bill Williams, and Karen (Chris) Fripp; daughter-in-law Tamara Williams; 23 grandchildren and their spouses; 32 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and sister Erlene “Pat” Daugherty.

James was preceded in death by his parents James Arthur and Thelma May (Vogan) Williams; and son Matthew Williams.

Services will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be held from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, Pastor David Mahan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens immediately following the service.