James E Williams
1938-10-29 2023-12-07
Cousin James was the son of Georgia Rowan Williams, James E. Williams, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed life on the seventh day of Dec. 2023. James was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Owensboro to Georgia Rowan Williams (Chris Williams). He was the grandson of James Rowan, great grandson of Henry Rowan and great-great grandson of Harry & Catherine Rowan.
James graduated from Western High School and received a certification in human relations from the Lincoln Extension Institute, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. He aspired to reach the highest educational and career goals throughout his life. Mr. Williams was employed by W.R. Grace where he served as the first African American supervisor in the region and eventually opened a successful family business along with his wife, Lucette’s Professional and Nursing Uniforms. Often found reading his Bible during times of relaxation, James was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. There, he spent years maintaining the landscaping as an act of service. A football fanatic and lover of Christmas, James adored his family. He always looked forward to celebrating time with them during the annual Rowan Family Reunion where he formerly served as president.
James was preceded in death by his twin sons, Ryan and Raymond; parents, Georgia and Chris Williams, sister, Deborah Moorman; son-in-law, David Carter; and granddaughter, Brittany Hollie.
He leaves to honor his legacy his cherished wife of over four decades, Lucette Williams; children, Donna Carter, James Williams, Jr., Rickey Hollie, Dr. Niyetta (George) Williams-Hill, Neva (Terry) Jarvis, APRN, and Tristan Hollie; grandchildren, Olivia Carbon, Malikah (Ryan) Carrico, Davonna Carter, Jazmine Winters, Trey Hollie, Viviana and Evangeline Hill, and Nolan, Tinsley, and Larkyn Jarvis; host of great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Charles Williams; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
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James graduated from Western High School and received a certification in human relations from the Lincoln Extension Institute, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. He aspired to reach the highest educational and career goals throughout his life. Mr. Williams was employed by W.R. Grace where he served as the first African American supervisor in the region and eventually opened a successful family business along with his wife, Lucette’s Professional and Nursing Uniforms. Often found reading his Bible during times of relaxation, James was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. There, he spent years maintaining the landscaping as an act of service. A football fanatic and lover of Christmas, James adored his family. He always looked forward to celebrating time with them during the annual Rowan Family Reunion where he formerly served as president.
James was preceded in death by his twin sons, Ryan and Raymond; parents, Georgia and Chris Williams, sister, Deborah Moorman; son-in-law, David Carter; and granddaughter, Brittany Hollie.
He leaves to honor his legacy his cherished wife of over four decades, Lucette Williams; children, Donna Carter, James Williams, Jr., Rickey Hollie, Dr. Niyetta (George) Williams-Hill, Neva (Terry) Jarvis, APRN, and Tristan Hollie; grandchildren, Olivia Carbon, Malikah (Ryan) Carrico, Davonna Carter, Jazmine Winters, Trey Hollie, Viviana and Evangeline Hill, and Nolan, Tinsley, and Larkyn Jarvis; host of great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Charles Williams; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/obituaries/james-e-williams-sr/article_e698d173-2d61-5878-ba1a-441bfa92fece.html