James Shear Williams

When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure~Our hearts were saddened with the passing of James S. Williams, 58, of South Main St., Nichols on Sunday morning, November 7, 2010. Jim was born on November 14, 1951 in Waverly, NY a son of Mabel Shear and the late Howard Williams. He was a graduate of Tioga Central High School class of 1970 and was drafted into the US Army where he proudly served his country. On July 3, 1971 he married Vicki Atchison and together they made Nichols their home. Jim was a bricklayer for over forty years and was employed by Strope Newton Construction, for the majority of his career as well as ACE Masonry upon his retirement. He was a life member of the Nichols Fire Department where he served as Past President and Lieutenant for the Fire Police. He also was a member and Past President of the NY Hereford Association. Jim enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, leather working and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother Mabel, Jim is survived by his wife Vicki; sons and daughters-in-law: James "Howdy" and Laura Williams; Jason "Big Jake" and Crystal Williams; Justin "Duke" and Michelle Williams; Jerred "Jed" Williams and companion Danielle Preece; his brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Carole Williams; sister and brother-in-law: Ann and Jay Ball; sister-in-law: Irene Williams; his special grandchildren: Tyler, Katelin, Ashley, Tyler, Aaron, Elizabeth "Lulu", Daniel, Nicholas, Zachary and Alyssa "Sissy"; his in-laws: Corinne "Maude" and Kenneth Seaver; Charles and Sharon Atchison; aunt Betty May Shear; Uncle Fay Morris; nieces and nephews: Michael, Catherine, Jimmy, Stevie, Rainy, Abbey and Jacob; many cousins and special friends also survive. Jim was predeceased by his father Howard Williams; son Joie Williams, brother Stephen Williams and granddaughter Katrina Williams. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services and a celebration of Jim's life on Wednesday, November 10th at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols with Pastor Alan Bill, officiating. Interment will follow in the Nichols Cemetery. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolances for Jim's family maybe shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Flowers will be provided by the family and memorial contributions may be directed to the Barton United Methodist Church, 511 Old Barton Road, Barton, NY 13734 or Lourdes Hospice Home Care, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850 in loving memory of James S. Williams.