The world lost a wonderful man James B. Williams, on April 3, 2017. He was proud of his service to our country, including three years in Italy during WWII and two tours in Vietnam. Our parents enjoyed three tours in Germany and the many, many moves throughout their life together.
James retired as a chief warrant officer in the US Army. He also owned two bakeries during his life. He made wonderful donuts, pastries, and wedding cakes and he was known for his generosity in the community.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Mary, son; Thomas, and daughter; Margaret Morehouse.
He is survived by his son Jerry Williams and wife Madonna of Traverse city Michigan. Daughter Donna Zalonka and husband Charles of Okc and Son in law Mike Morehouse of Anna Arbor Michigan. He leaves behind eleven grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren who all looked up to him and admired him for his integrity and guidance. The following services will be a mass at St. Ann's independent Chapel Tuesday April 11, 2017 at 9:30AM. Followed by donuts, a celebration of life, love, and family will be held on June 14, 2017 at the Epiphany Catholic Church.