James Terry Williams

James Terry Williams was born October 07, 1950 in Ruston, Louisiana to the union of J. C. and Annie Cooper Williams. He was the youngest son of five (5) children. J.T., as he was affectionately known, departed this life on September 09, 2018 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son (Terrance Williams).   James accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was educated in the Lincoln Parish School System where he played baseball and was a graduate in the Class of 1968. He was academically outstanding as a Grambling College student and later moved to Houston, Texas. James was an active member of the Fountain of Praise where he worshipped weekly with his wife and honored God with his life and service to others. James retired from Anderson Greenwood after thirty-five (35) years of service.   In retirement, he became a real golf enthusiast. He was proud to announce his three times/week golf schedule, his daily dinner dates with his horse Apache and his every weekend schedule at their beach home with his wife Brenda, where they welcomed family and friends.   T. loved to have a good time and he and his wife traveled the world doing just that. We are certain that the Tom Joyner Cruise will forever be short changed because of his absence.   He leaves an abundance of memories that will be cherished by: his lovely wife Brenda, two beautiful daughters – Chenire Craig and Stacey Williams, two grandchildren – Floyd “Q” Craig, IV and Eleanor Williams, three sisters – Rev. Bettye Phifer, Nettye May and Shelia Foley, one brother Benjamin Williams (Johnnie-Faye), two brothers-in-law - Leo Bowers, Jr. and Rickey Bowers (Jimmie) and a host of other relatives and friends.  His memory will linger with many of his nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends. His family and friends will forever remember his special gift of generosity and kindness.