James Gregory Williams, 56 passed away December 7, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM December 11, 2015 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. James was born September 11, 1959 a son of William Stancill Williams Jr. and Betty Jane Smith Bryant. He is predeceased by his father and stepfather Ernie Bryant. Surviving are his mother, Fiancé Patricia Mier; daughter Kirstie Williams; brother John (Vicky) Williams; niece Olivia Williams; nephew Joshua Williams; 2 grandchildren and 3 stepsisters. He was a member of the Church of Christ Brandon and employed as a shipyard manager that enjoyed construction, cars, trucks and watching Billy Graham. He loved playing with his dog “Billy Bob” who was named after Billy Graham.