James Monroe Williams of Harrisburg entered into the arms of Jesus on November 21, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 8, 1937, in Harrisburg and had enjoyed 86 years of life.
James married Evelyn Britnell on July 15, 1955, and they enjoyed 67 years together. He worked at The Bank of Harrisburg for 50 years and developed many friendships with customers through those years.
James was ‶Papaw″ to the family and he loved family dinners, especially Nanny’s desserts. James also enjoyed working on his cattle farm, serving his community in his work at the bank, church potlucks, trips to Mountain View with Evelyn, gospel singing, and an afternoon nap. He was a member of First Baptist Church Harrisburg for 55 years, where he served as Deacon.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lura Williams, his wife, Evelyn, and his sister, Velma Jeane Bennett.
James is survived by his two daughters: Vickie Morris (Keith) of Harrisburg and Pamela Harper (Scott) of Harrisburg, four grandchildren: Bridgette Loggains (Darryl) of Harrisburg, Jennifer Morris of Harrisburg, Jordan Harper (Sarah) of Harrisburg, and Kayla Pickney (Jaxon) of Highland, Arkansas, and four great-grandchildren: Ryce Loggains, Heather Loggains, Adalee Mink, and Tate Harper.
He is also survived by his siblings: Frankie Parks of Jonesboro, Billy Joe Williams of Harrisburg, Juanita Carner of Lake City, Mary Ann Fortenberry and Tommy Williams of Harrisburg and Linda Williams of Leander, Texas.
Funeral Services are set for Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 10:00 at Jackson’s Funeral Home in Harrisburg. Interment will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday ~ November 24 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers Memorials Gifts may be given to First Baptist Church P. O. Box 88 Harrisburg, AR 72432
