James J. Williams, Sr. passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019 at his residence. He was a son of the late James Hammond Williams and Ida Lee Russum Kinard. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. With his love of music, he became a professional drummer and performed with the Jody Williams Trio. He retired from Whitaker Chevrolet as the General Manager and was a member of High Praises Church. Jim always had a smile. Left to cherish Jim's memory is his wife, Phyllis A. Williams; son, James Joel Williams, Jr. (Susan); daughters, Melody McAlister, Jodi Lambert (Clint), Yolanda Smith, Sally Burgess, and Leslie Smith (Darren); brother, Gerald Williams (Nancy); sister, Janie Kinard Massey; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to Jim's parents he was predeceased by a son, Shawn Henry Armstrong Williams. A memorial service will be held on at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at High Praises Church with Rev. Chris Sustar officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30pm Wednesday at the church. Events Visitation Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:30PM - 1:30PM High Praises Church 4506 Midway Road Williamston, SC 29697 Phone: (864) 261-0811 Memorial service Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2:00PM High Praises Church 4506 Midway Road Williamston, SC 29697 Phone: (864) 261-0811