James Oscar Williams Obituary ~ Feb 5, 1947

Contributed by Joan S Dunn

James Oscar Williams Dies

The Weekly Herald, Robersonville, NC, Wed., Feb 5, 1947

James Oscar WILLIAMS died at his home in Pitt County last Friday, January 31, 
at 8 p. m. Seventy–three years old Mr. WILLIAMS was only seriously ill one 
hour before his death but he had been in declining health for several months. 
His death was attributed to a heart attack. Son of the late Willis H. and 
Sallie E. WILLIAMS, he lived at Leens and was born and spent most of his life 
in Pitt County. He was married to Ludie COREY, also of Pitt County in 1906. 
He was a member of the Flat Top Primitive Baptist Church and a farmer by 
profession. Funeral services were held from the Flat Top Primitive Baptist 
Church near Robersonville at 3 p. m. Sunday with Elders W. E. GRIMES and A. B. 
AYERS conducting the last rites. Interment was made in the Robersonville 
cemetery. Surviving are his wife, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie HINES of Hamilton.





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