James "Jim" Howard Williams

Funeral service will be held 1pm Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,

Donald Schmidt officiating.

Visitation 4-8pm Sunday and 11am Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Entombment at Crestwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to AA or the Salvation Army. 

Jim was born in Flint, Michigan on March 30, 1946. On May 4, 1990, he married Sally Jo Burchfield in Flint. Jim belonged to AA for 47 years. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. Jim enjoyed repairing lawnmowers and selling them. He enjoyed pool parties and barbeques with family and friends. Jim and Sally both also enjoyed cruising, having enjoyed many cruises over the years.

Surviving are wife, Sally; 

daughters, Jamie (Donnie), Michelle Williams and Kate Wadsworth (Ian Marshall);

grandchildren, Ashley, Robert and Billy;

great-grandchildren, Kai and Lilly;

brother, Jerry (Paula) Williams;

sisters, Sandy and Sherry.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Sue, Tommy and Mary.