James Leon Williams

James is survived by children, Norman Washington (Maria), Donna W. Allen (Darrell), Tammy Williams Bowling (Marvin), Lisa W. Strickland (Lee), and Jeff Washington (Alley); grandchildren, Matt Allen, Alex Washington, Crystal Williams, Shahn Washington, Meghan Strickland, Ashley Honeycutt, Savanna Strickland, Dakota Strickland, Trey Sherrer, Josh Allen, Nola Bowling, Hannah Sherrer, Nicholys Washington, and Shelbi Weathers; great-grandchildren, Zach Allen, Madison Thornton, Braiden Thornton, Kayne Whetstone, Natalie Allen, Jazmyne Whetstone, Sawyer Allen, Bethany Washington, Honesti Olden, Addison Washington, Everly Bowling, Gabe Washington, Leo Washington, Hudson Washington, Turner Devasure, Olivia Washington, Jackson Allen, and Brynleigh McCurley; as well as great-great-grandchild, Hadley Allen.

He was preceded in death by wife, Willodean Williams; son, Timothy Williams; granddaughter, Kimberly Allen; and grandsons, Austin Washington and Anderson Washington.

He was a good man who loved his family unconditionally. James worked at Avondale Mills for 31 years.

Visitation will be held at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service in the Chapel at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on July 18, 2026, at 11:00 am with Bro. Mark Deason officiating.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Honeycutt, Marvin Bowling, Dakota Strickland, Matt Allen, Alex Washington, Josh Allen, Shaun Washington, with Mike Duffee serving as honorary pallbearer.

Final resting place will be Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga.