James E. Williams, age 74, of Swanton, passed away Wednesday evening January 14, 2015 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon with family members at his side. He was born in Dover Twp of Lenawee County in Michigan on January 6, 1941 to the late Palmer Williams and Bessie (Shepherd) Williams. On February 25, 1961 he was united in marriage to Ilah “Jo” Irwin who passed away in 2012.
Jim worked in the printing business for over 60 years. Along with his late wife Jo, he was co-owner of J&J Quality Printing in Swanton and later Swanton Printing from 2008 to present. Jim was a proud member of the “Mom’s Diner Club” in Swanton. Some of his fondest hobbies were fishing, camping and taking road trips. Jim’s great sense of navigation allowed for visiting numerous towns and cities while traveling back roads and avoiding major highways, thus adding to the adventure.
Jim is survived by his children, Connie (Lee) Miller of Newark, OH, Kathy (Art) Perry of Wauseon, Michael (Sue) Keller of Toledo and Pat (Ann) Keller of Georgetown, KY; grandchildren, Karen Horvath, Myra Gamble, Shawna Figy, Jason Giguere, Dawn Orner, Christy Grondin, Jenny Clarke, Courtney Keller and Mike Shaw; fifteen great grandchildren; two brothers and one sister.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Richards and grandsons, Brandon Perry and Steven Richards.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; where a funeral service for Jim will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Rev. Mary Jo Bray will be officiating. Interment will follow at Wauseon Union Cemetery.
Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to the family with a charity to be selected later. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
