James “Doug” Williams, 79, of Fort Smith, died November 19, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born March 30, 1933 in Lamar, Arkansas to Rhuel Lee and Lola Barger Williams. He was a retired Engineer for Baldor Electric after 53 years service, a member of the NRA, former American Legion Baseball player and a former member of Goddard United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara of the Home; one daughter, Karen Ann Williams of Ada, OK; one son, Mike Williams of Fort Smith; and step mother, Esther Williams of Knoxville, AR. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Oak Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Tim Smith, Winston Nichols, Brad Matthews, Bob Prewett, Jim McCormick, and Ronnie Hall. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 PM Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 1200 West Walnut Suite 2313 Rogers, AR 72756 or Mercy Hospice 7301 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
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