James E. "Jim" Williams
June 4, 1932- September 20, 2012
James E. "Jim" Williams, 80, of Anderson went to be with his Lord on September 20, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on June 4, 1932 in Anderson, IN to William Perry Williams and Gladys (Williams) Williams McGinnis.
He earned a BA degree from Anderson University in 1955, and received his Honorary Doctorate from Warner University in 1989.
He was an Ordained Minister of Church of God serving in Centralia, IL for 6 years, Racine, WI for 7 years, and 31 years at Church of God World Service.
He worshipped at Park Place Church of God. He was a member of Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed playing golf.
His survivors include his wife, Rosemary (Blake) Williams of Anderson whom he married on February 14, 1952 in Alexandria, IN; son and daughter-in-law, Dyke and Katie Williams of Anderson; daughter and son-in-law, Joy Lynette and Tim Coppess of Greenfield; Brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Dot Williams of Centennial, CO; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Hugh Phipps of Alexandria; 4 grandchildren, Dylan Williams of Nashville, TN, Joel Williams of Indianapolis, Jacob N. (Stacy) Coppess of Beech Grove, IN, and Joshua Coppess of Greenfield, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, William Perry Williams, mother and step-father, Gladys and Olen McGinnis.
A service of celebration of his life will take place on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Park Place Church of God at 11:00 am with Dr. David Markle and Rev. Dwight Dye officiating. The burial will take place at a later date at East Maplewood Cemetery.
The visitation will be on Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service and friends may call at the church 1 hour prior to the funeral on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be given to Park Place Church of God Community Center or St. John's Hospice.
The family would especially like to thank Dr. Jalal, staff, and volunteers at Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Dr. Scott Green of Anderson, and Saint John's Hospice Service and special nurse, Kathy Z.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.