For my Papa.

James Alexander Williams, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died September 17, 2007.

He was the son of the late Albert Waverland Williams and Elizabeth Mae Mauney Williams.

Mr. Williams was a machinist with General Electric for twenty years, and an avid woodworker. He served in the National Guard during World War II, was a state constable, and a member of West Greenville Baptist Church, where he held the positions of deacon and Sunday School secretary.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Ruth Burgess Williams; two daughters, Ruth Anne Williams of Greenville, and Linda J. Morgan of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Andrew Kilpatrick, Brian Kilpatrick, Crystal Young, David Young, James Kilpatrick, Rick Young; and five great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one sister and two brothers.

Memorial Service and visitation will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at West Greenville Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made in his name to West Greenville Baptist Church, 551 Perry Avenue, Greenville, SC 29611.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.