James Speed Williams's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2022 in Shelby, North Carolina

James Speed Williams

April 26, 1935 - January 18, 2022 (86 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

James Speed Williams's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2022 in Shelby, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory

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James Speed Williams

April 26, 1935 - January 18, 2022 (86 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

James Speed Williams Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Speed Williams of Shelby, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 86, on January 18, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Speed Williams to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Marvin Williams and Doris Moring Smith Williams; and his brother Fred Williams. He is survived by: his friend Dr. Joseph Speed; his significant other Hilda Gray Carlyle Williams; his children, Dr. James Carlyle Williams (Kathy), Elizabeth Williams Taylor (Bo) and Daniel Speed Williams (Anne); and his sister Ann Burrus. He is also survived by 16 loving grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland County: Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County (bgccleveco.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory



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