Mr. James O. "Jimmy" Williams, age 64, of Jackson passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, the late Mr. Bernard Williams and the late Mrs. Mary Goggans Williams. Jimmy Graduated from Griffin High School in 1965, and attended Griffin Technical College, where he served as the first class President graduating in Electronics. Mr. Williams was a Veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army. He Retired from the Griffin Daily News in 2010.

He is survived by his fiancee - Lenora Walker ; 1 Sister - Sadie Phillips ; 1 Niece - Pam Phillips ; 1 Nephew - Richard (& Glenda) Phillips ; 1 Great Niece - Maghan Phillips ; Lenora's children - Cathy, Kent, and Camden Campbell, and Brandon Walker, as well as several cousins and special friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. James O. "Jimmy" Williams will be conducted Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11 O'Clock in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Cheryl Vaughn and Pastor Tom Summers officiating. Interment will follow in the Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 6pm until 8pm.

Those who wish may view the Memorial Page and sign the Guestbook online at: www.williamsfh.net

Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements.

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