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Obituary
James Carroll Williams


James Carroll Williams
Mr. Williams, age 64, of Charlotte passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at his residence.
He was born June 24, 1946 in Lancaster County, South Carolina, the son of the late Adaline Gamble Williams and Woodrow W. Williams, Sr. He is preceded in death by his brother, W. Wilson Williams, Jr. Mr. Williams graduated from Camden High School and was a proud member of the 1964 State Champion football team which was #1 in the nation in defense. James had a love of working with the elderly and enjoyed his career at Aldersgate until his retirement in 2010 and also retired from the Mecklenburg County Sherriff's office in 1994. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Charlotte and a member of the Masonic Hart Lodge #380.
James was known for his sense of humor, the ability to make those around him laugh, a deep love of life, but most of all his love for his family. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and rescuing animals.
Surviving are his loving wife of 32 years, Brenda Blackwell Williams of Charlotte; sons Jeffrey J. Nash and wife April of Charlotte, Alexander T. Williams (who is serving his country and here from Afghanistan thanks to the Red Cross) and wife Jessica of San Diego, CA and Matthew B. Williams of Charlotte; grandchildren, Brianna Nash, Hayden Nash and Alex Williams; brother, Max Gilbert Williams; sister-in-law, Margaret Williams; brother-in-law, Robert Blackwell; sister-in-law, Cynthia Thomas and husband Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon with the Reverend Ray Hall and Pastor Gary Revels officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff of Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care for their care of Mr. Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233 or The Humane Society, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Condolence at www.McEwenfs.com.
Published in Charlotte Observer on May 4, 2011