James Henry Williams Obituary ~ Nov 17, 1941

Contributed by Joan S Dunn

James H. Williams Claimed By Death

Daily Reflector, Mon., Nov 17, 1941

James Henry WILLIAMS, 81, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vicey BARNES 
of near Red Banks church, at two o’clock this morning. He had been ill for 
five months and critically ill for two weeks. Funeral services will be conducted 
at Red Banks church Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock by the pastor, Elder 
J. B. ROBERTS and burial will follow in the churchyard. The body will remain 
at S. G. WILKERSON and Sons Funeral Home, 625 Dickinson avenue, until 1:30 
Tuesday afternoon and will then be moved to the church. Mr. WILLIAMS was born, 
reared, and spent his entire life in Pitt county. He is survived by one son, 
James I. WILLIAMS of Grifton; four daughters, Mrs. Vesta STOCKS and Mrs. 
Vicey BARNES of near Greenville, Mrs. Stella ALLEN of near Williamston, and 
Mrs. J. H. WILLIAMS of Pollocksville; 23 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren; 
one brother, Jodie WILLIAMS of Black Jack and one sister, Mrs. Almeta SMITH 
of Mount Holly. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.





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