Mr. James Alton Williams

April 27, 1931 - February 7, 2021

Mr. James A. Williams departed this life on February 7, 2021 at his home. He was 89 years old. James was born in Robeson County on April 27, 1931, to the late Alton and Pearlene Williams. He was educated in the Robeson County Schools System. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in Lumber Bridge, N.C. James furthered his education at Fayetteville Technical Community College, receiving a certification in Brick Mason. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Hebrew A.M.E. Zion Church in Parkton, N.C. James served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. After serving his country he returned home and became employed as a Civil Service Worker. He worked at the Main Post Commissary in Fort Bragg, N.C. He retired as the Head Foreman after 30 years of Civil Service Employment. He met and married the late Mary Ophelia McNeill. They celebrated 65 years of marriage. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted daughter, Angelia V. Hayes (Bernard), a son James D. Williams (Tonja) both of Fayetteville, N.C., and a grandson, Malik Williams of Bruchsal, Germany. He is also survived by two aunts, Mrs Ruth Leathers of Durham, N.C., Mrs. Dorothy M. Mesta of Washington, DC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.