Remembering a Great Principal & extraordinary Educator. He was truly a beloved member of the Ribault Trojan Family in Jacksonville FL. Most called him Daddy & he made us feel like Family. Grateful to have been under his Guidance, & for the opportunity he had to spread his expertise throughout Duval County and anywhere he landed. Godspeed to Dr Williams & may God Bless his Family, Students, Colleagues & Legacy
Nicole M Jackson
Jean Ribault Senior High School
Jacksonville FL 
Class of 1988

My Condolences to our beloved Principal's family!  Thank you for being an inspiration and great role model to the class of 1985.  We love you!

Principal  Williams was a great support and example for me.  I had issue at home with my parents that caused me to have to live on my own my Senior year of 1985.  Thru the aide and guidance of  Principal Williams, Mrs. Ellis, Coach Lee and serval other staff members not only did I stay in school but I am a leader in my community and a model Parent in our community.  Thank You for being the man you were and example you will always be.

Sincerely  Christopher Clark C/O 85

Jim made significant contributions while serving on this earth. He was a leader and friend to so many of us in Duval County. 
May he rest in peace.  My thoughts and prayers go to his friends and family.
Lynda Lewis

Dearest Family of our Brother, Dr. James A. Williams Sr.;  I am sending you my sincere prayers of Comfort with the great Strength of Almighty God! It is HIS Strength that will sustain you in this time of loss, grief and need. God is ever as close as the breath in your mouth. Call out to Him, He will answer!  Know that Everything else is failing in life except the WORD of God. So please be comforted in knowing that prayers are going up for you to keep your hearts and minds in Love and Peace as you endure these times...  in acceptance to the will of God. You have my utmost condolences 💕

My name is Christine and I  was  Dr. Jay care taker for 4yrs. He was a very funny and smart man. I  will surely  miss all our conversations. I will always  remember  him telling me to never turn down an opportunity. To always  accept  it, then figure it out. He has taught  me Patience  and determination. I will forever  be grateful  for the time we spent together. Fly high Dr.J

Rest well Daddy Williams as the students at Ribault called you. Praying for the family that God may send love and light upon you during this time. 
Jeannette Sanders c/o 85 Jean Ribault High School.

It was hard to say goodbye to the ones you love, and to all your accomplishments; you have only stepped out of the River of Life, but it continues to flow with your love, your kindness, and all your hard work that has touch, and inspired so many.   Rest in Peace Dad.

The best note is that James  received Jesus  as his Savior  as a  young man and last year Dr. James  A. Williams,  Sr. rededicated  his life to the Lord.  Please read Isaiah  61 :3  to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,..the oil of joy for mourning...

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James Arthur Williams

July 3, 1941 – September 21, 2023

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