James Williams died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home. He was 80.

Mr. Williams was retired from the City of Vicksburg and was a member of Ebenezer M.B. Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Robinson Williams; his parents, Charles Williams and Lucy Weston; and a sister, Canary Johnson.

Survivors include a daughter, Debra Walker of Sunrise, Fla.; a brother, Eddie Turpin Jr. of Chicago; a sister, Lillie Mae Thomas of Vicksburg; grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.