James Henry Williams of Pensacola passed away Sunday September 16, 2007.
Jim was born on December 30, 1937 in Citronelle, Alabama.

He was a 1955 graduate of University Military School in Mobile, Alabama. He enjoyed a 46-year career with the U.S. Department of Defense.

 He started as an aircraft mechanic at Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, Alabama, transferred to DCAS in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting the NASA Apollo Program.

Later he worked for the Glynco Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Georgia and the Naval Training Systems Center at Corry Station as a Field Engineering Representative supporting Naval Electronic Warfare Systems.

He completed his DOD career at Defense Information Systems Agency, Saufley Field as a Computer Specialist/ Programmer.

 He returned to work as a Computer Systems Engineer for the Anteon Corp and General Dynamics in Pensacola, and served until 2006.

As his sons were growing up, Jim was active with the Boy Scouts in Brunswick, Georgia and in Pensacola.

He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 625 in Pensacola. He enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling the country.

He is member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.

He was a devoted grandfather and friend to his 12 grandchildren.

His father Henry N. Williams and mother Jewel Gandy Williams of Mobile, Alabama preceded him in death.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 48 years, Ann Palmer Williams; sons, Russell S. Williams (Donna), Brett A. Williams (Jennifer) and Eric P. Williams (Dora); daughter, Samantha K. Williams; grandchildren, Kelli M. Williams, John R. Williams, Jeffery S. Williams, Hannah L. Williams, Joshua L. Williams, Rachel M. Williams, Sarah E. Williams, Carol Anne Williams, Elijah G. Williams, Rebecca J. Williams, Brianna J. Williams and Avery J. Williams.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-9:00 PM Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at Faith Chapel.