Jim Williams

Jim Williams, 76, of Fort Smith, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born March 16, 1943 in Mulberry to the late George and Ethel Williams. He was retired from Simmons Foods, and was a member of Holiness Church in Mulberry. He loved his family and the Razorbacks.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of the home; two daughters, Rebecca Dean of Fort Smith, and Georgetta Ware and husband Elery of Spiro; a sister, Donna Curtis of Ozark; a brother, Jerry Williams of Independence, MO; twelve grandchildren, Ramanda, Samari, Kyle, Clayton, Cameron, Salih, Sarika, Keisha, Ellery, Jaylin, Keenan, and Keegan; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 at New Cemetery in Mulberry, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Williams, Clayton Gurley, Cameron Williams, Salih Willis, Elery Ware, and Brandon Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Gebhard, and Logan Crosslin.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.