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James Russell Williams, 64

WILMINGTON — James Russell Williams passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 64.

He was well loved by all who knew him and will be surely missed.JW (as known to all) was born on May 25, 1957, in Halifax Co. Roanoke Rapids North Carolina. JW settled in the Wilmington area in the early 60’s and worked throughout all the local area as a handyman and painter.

After several years he happily opened his bar JW’s Place and lived out his working years doing what he loved.His love of fishing, hunting and being outdoors allowed him to leave a mark on everyone that knew him.

James was proceeded by his Father John Thomas Williams, Mother Lillian Russell Barnes and Sister Priscilla Graham. James is survived by his significant other Brenda Locklear, his children Jamie Hewett and James Lyle Williams, his siblings Tommy Williams, Deborah Williams and Rick Williams and Fiancée Debbie Stuart, Sister Jackie Williams Patrick, Step Mother Mavis Powell Williams. James had 7 grand children Zackory Hewett, Daniel Hewett, Colin Jaecksch, Lillian Jaecksch, Emma Jaecksch and 2 great grandchildren Zackory Hewett Jr. and William Hewett.

All donations can be made at Shriners Children’s Hospitals as that was his favorite place to raise money.

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