He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 26, 1945 to the late E.L. and Velma Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Eli Williams and brother, Lee Williams.
Jim has been a member of Silverdale Baptist Church for over 23 years. He loved his church community and was very involved with his small group. Throughout the years, Jim served as a deacon, usher, greeter and in the men’s ministry.
Jim was a proud Vietnam Army veteran. He worked at Coca-Cola Chattanooga for over 20 years. Jim was a big Tennessee Vols fan and enjoyed playing golf, but what he enjoyed the most was spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Donna Williams; daughter, Jennifer (Derrick) Crawley; son, Emory (Heather) Williams; grandson, Noah Williams; sisters, Sarah Blackburn, Donna Williams and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Silverdale Baptist Church Student Ministry Building, 7218 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the church with Pastor Travis Jones officiating.
Interment will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at: www.stjude.org
Please share your thoughts and memories at: www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements are being made by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
