James Drenon Williams's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2025 in Ooltewah, Tennessee

James Drenon Williams

August 18, 1938 - March 28, 2025 (86 years old)

Ooltewah, Tennessee

James Drenon Williams's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2025 in Ooltewah, Tennessee

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Tate Funeral Home LLC

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James Drenon Williams

August 18, 1938 - March 28, 2025 (86 years old)

Ooltewah, Tennessee

James Drenon Williams Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Drenon Williams of Ooltewah, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 86, on March 28, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Drenon Williams to show support.

Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Opal Vaughn Lawson and Buddy Williams; his brother Edward Williams; and his grandson Evan Williams. He is survived by: his wife Ann L. Williams; his children, James D. Williams, Jr., Stevie Williams, Larrie Howard, Penny Howard and Debbie Whitmire (James); and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Whitmire, Jerry Fitzgerald, Jr. and Jacob Howard. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tate Funeral Home LLC



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