It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Williams (Herrin, Illinois), who passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Williams to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ira Williams and Anna Williams (Brandon); his spouse Jean Edwards; his daughter Kim Williams Pickles; his sisters, Naomi Crespi and Norma Long; and his niece Norma Kay.

He is survived by : his son Steve; his daughter-in-law Shirley Williams of West Frankfort; his daughter Renee; his son-in-law Donald Rightnowar of Carterville; his grandchildren, Camille Williams McCormick, Donny (Alicia Pickles II), Chelsea Rightnowar-Sullivan (Stephen Sullivan) and Alyssa Rightnowar-Nyman (Michael Nyman); his great grandchildren, Kristen, Kathryn, Jaci, Ryleigh, Aiden, Daxton, Jeanie and Ella; his great great grandchild Genevieve; and his nieces and nephews, Ardith, Tony Grippa, Mike, Sue Crespi and Darla Crespi-Hancock.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home