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James Williams Obituary

Williams, James A. age 64, of South Holland, IL, passed away on March 29, 2005, beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Mascio), loving father of Kimberly (Lawrence Gooding) Williams, proud grandfather of Skylar, dear brother of Edward (Mary Ann) Williams. Visitation Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., at Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St., (Rt. 6/159th), South Holland, IL. Funeral service Monday, April 4, 2005, 11 a.m., at the United Presbyterian Church (16440 Cottage Grove Ave., South Holland, IL). Interment private. Mr. Williams was a Tank Commander in the Army during the Viet Nam War, active at church, a longtime member of South Holland Lions Club and former South Holland Community Chairperson. In ieu of flowers, memorials to United Presbyterian Church or American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. For further information at 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2005.

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649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

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