Mr. James Williams

James Williams was born on November 28, 1946, in Lawrence County, Monticello Mississippi to Minister L.J. Williams and Lillie Mae Williams. He was the sixth child of thirteen children (the second son of three boys. James graduated from McCollough Hich School in Monticello Mississippi in 1963. James enlisted into the Military (US Air Force) on December 14, 1964, in Maywood Illinois. While in the service, James’s duty assignments included: Base Police, Security Police, and K-9 Handler (RAF Lakenheath England. His final rank was Sergeant before receiving his honorable discharge in 1968.

James came to Houston in January of 1969. In the spring of that year, he entered Texas Southern University as a freshman where he was a walk-on with the TWU Tigers football team. He graduated from TSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology & Physical Education.

James gave his life to Christ in 1973. In 1974 he surrendered to his calling from the Lord to preach gospel at Fontaine First Baptist Church, under Pastor J. H. Brown, his father in the Ministry. In February 19993, James was ordained at Mount Corinth MB Church by Pastor Patterson

James first love was the Lord, his church and his family. His second love was Counseling and teaching, and his third love was “Fishing”.

James taught at many schools and many school districts. He was well known and loved by his students. James retired from teaching in 2002 after 23 years. He then joined forces with TSA, a job he loved so much where he met so many people, famous and all. He then went on to retire from TSA in January of 2012 with twelve years of service to them. James pursued further education and graduated from West Oaks Hospital in their licensed chemical dependency counselor program. From there he counseled and taught the word of God everywhere he went. He was deeply rooted in God’s word and discipleship as his life depended on it (Literally). He served as an assistant chaplain and counselor at the Harris County jail as well as many other ministries he was involved in. His passion was bringing others to Christ.

James was preceded in death by his parent’s Minister L.J. Williams, Sr. (father), Lillie Mae Taylor Williams (mother), Annie Mary Porter, Bertha Williams, Julie Williams, Col Ora Jean Williams – U.S. Army.

He leaves behind to cherish one daughter – Carlana Mishel Williams-Black, Son – Jimmy Lee. Williams (Catherine), Stepson – LT Col John Syers III, one Granddaughter – Ashlea Nykole Guillory, One Grandson – Gregory Albrow: Five Sisters – Joyce Hale, Mattie Pearl Williams, Carolyn Holmes, Faith Thomas (Derrick), Bessie Williams, Two Brothers, L.J. Williams, Jr. (Debra), Dr. Martin Williams (Lynnell), One God Daughter, two great granddaughters, three bonus granddaughters (Isabel, Gloria, Amanda), a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.