James Wayne Williams

James Wayne Williams, 81, of Farmington, formerly of Doe Run, passed away December 8, 2020, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, MO, of complications due to Covid and Parkinson’s Disease. 

Jim was born April 8, 1939, in Doe Run, Missouri, to the late Ted and Mazie (Triplett) Williams. He was married to his former wife, Patricia (Green) Williams, on June 16, 1962 and to this union two surviving daughters were born: Darlene Williams and Angela (Darryl) Propst all of Farmington, Missouri. On October 27, 2001, he married his current wife, Diane (DeClue) Williams. He is also survived by three step-children: James (Andrea) Eaton, Beth (Greg) Eilerman, and Theodore (Becky) Eaton and seven step-grandchildren: Gregory, David, Mary Kate, Matthew, Emily, Grant, and Madison.

Jim was preceded in death by four siblings:  Teddy Williams, Doris Vester-Berry, Rosemary Key, and Ronald Williams. One brother, Terry Williams, of Farmington, survives.  Special nephews, Hank Key and Teddy Vester, a special cousin, Mike Adams, and a special friend, Jim Manion, along with numerous other relatives and friends, also survive.  

Jim was a lab analyst at Hannah Mining Company in Pilot Knob, Missouri until it closed in 1981 and he then became a self-employed carpenter until his retirement in 2001.  He loved the outdoors and his favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting.  He was also an avid reader and enjoyed discussing current events and philosophical ideas with others.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the time of a memorial service at 10:00 AM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home - Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse if so desired. View the video tribute, online obituary, and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com
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