James W. (Jimmy) Williams, Sr.

James W. “Jimmy” Williams, Sr.
March 4, 1938 – May 22, 2019

James Wayne “Jimmy” Williams, Sr., 81, of Swan Quarter, died, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jimmy was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, March 4, 1938 to the late Joseph Cordon, Sr. and Hazel Lott Williams. He was married to the former Ellen Louise Spencer who survives.

 He was an active and devoted member of Providence/Soule United Methodist Church. His professional career was devoted to the electronic engineering field with thirty-three years at General Electric in Lynchburg, VA, three years with Erickson Electronics, five years with the North Carolina Forestry Service as a radio engineer, and five years with Pamlico Communications.

He served faithfully for twenty-five years as the audio engineer as designer of the radio and television ministry at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg VA.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

In addition to his wife surviving are two sons, Wayne Williams, Jr. and wife, Peggy of Sumter, SC, Jeffrey B. Williams and wife, Rebecca of Smithfield, VA; two daughters, Melanie W. Smith and husband, Ken of Marietta, GA, and Aimee W. Dudley of Little Torch Key, FL; nine grandchildren and ten great grand-children; one brother, Joseph Cordon “JC” Williams, Jr., and wife, Jennie of Swan Quarter; two sisters, Carol W. Smith and husband, Robert of Washington and Jean W. Williams of Roanoke Rapids.

Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.

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