James “Jim” F. Williams, Jr., 81, of Port Neches, Texas passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born December 18, 1935 in Houston, Texas to James Franklin Williams, Sr. and Frances Morris Williams. He was raised in Elgin, Texas and had been a resident of Port Neches for 58 years. He retired from DuPont having worked in the Maintenance Department and was an Ordained Minister. Jim was also a US Army Veteran.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Encounter Church, 5300 Twin City Hwy in Groves followed by the memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Dube and his brother, Jack Williams.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Patricia Williams, two sons, Dennis Williams and his wife Janet, and Kyle Williams all of Port Neches, Texas; grandchildren, Lauri Akins and her husband Will, Casey Black, and Rafael Black, great-granddaughter, Presli Akins.