South Glens Falls – James G Williams Sr, passed away unexpectedly May 7th, 2021 from diabetic complications.
Born April 3rd, 1965 in Scotia, he was the son of Gordon P & Jo-Ann Williams.
From a young age, Jim was passionate about sports, excelling at baseball, football, and skiing. His natural athletic ability passed on to his two boys, who he loved watching play. He would often be caught watching old footage of their many accomplishments on the field.
Jim was married in December of 1983, to Mary Ellen, proudly raising their two sons, James Jr. and Derek.
Jim will always be known for his skill as a chef, he was unmatched in the kitchen. His bouillabaisse was astounding, but he was most proud of his spaghetti sauce as he said, “was better than Moms, and she knows it!” With a grin.
He was true to his family roots following in his father’s footsteps hunting and fishing as well as becoming a correction officer, working side by side not only with Dad, but with his oldest son James Jr. He was so proud that there were three generations in the dept of corrections.
Jim was a bleed blue Yankee fan, as well as a NY Jet fan. He could repeat any and all sports statistic from the beginning of time!
Since retirement from NYS, Jim focused his attention on his grandchildren. He was excited to watch them grow and loved all their unique personalities. He never stopped talking about them.
Jim is survived by his sons, James G Williams, Jr. (Briana) and Derek F Williams (Alexandria); his ex-wife, Mary Ellen; his sisters, Tammy C Langley (Richard), Jody Rae Higgins (Daryl); his beloved grandchildren, Gianna, Aadilyn, Hogan, Noah and Harper Williams; his nephews , Shane Rivers (Alissa) and Michael Higgins ; his niece, Tianna Weber (Mike); his great niece and nephew, Kaylee and Colton Rivers; his Uncle and Aunt, Wendell and Eileen Williams; many cousins; as well as his lifelong friend Daniel Mellon.
Calling hours will be on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial services will follow the calling hours on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial donations in his memory may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 5 Pine West Plaza Suite 505, Albany, NY 12205, your local animal shelter or local fire department.
So so sad and sorry, I’ll always remember being kids and early teens hanging out at your mom and dad‘s. Or our house… Watching Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on your front porch and your mom coming out to yell at you for something and scaring the shit out of me. I hid for an hour.
😳😜❤️ Great times, Great memories!
RIP Cuz. We’ll hang out again some day. Love ya.
I will always cherish our time growing up together.we have alot of wonderful memories either at my house or yours and some great ones at Grandpa Williams house.RIP my cousin.Your mom and Dad were waiting with open arms.You will be greatly missed I love you 💘 🥺😪💔
RIP Jimmy. You were quite a bit younger than me But we were always together on the weekends. Picnics or whatever our parents had planned . You were one of the pain in ass kids along with Tammy jay and Wendy Jody was.too young to run with you all You had a wonderful family Uncle Gordon and Aunt Joann was one of my favorites and this leaves all of them with beautiful memories to get through this difficult time. To the whole family my deepest sympathy I am so sorry you have to go through this pain. I wish I could help you all. Love you all❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻💕. Love Babe
We all will love and miss you…You’re family a piece of our heart goes with you… God blesses us with time on Earth and when he’s ready he takes us home. Until we meet again take and share our love that is sent along with you.. James, God bless live in love and peace from now on my cousin. ❤
We all will love and miss you…You’re family a piece of our heart goes with you… God blesses us with time on Earth and when he’s ready he takes us home. Until we meet again take and share our love that is sent along with you.. James, God bless live now and forever in peace and Love my cousin. ❤
Rip jim you were a great person and will be missed. I am so blessed to have met you . My condolences to the family God bless.
Thank you Joanne, I appreciate you coming and being there for Jim.