James "Jim" Williams

James “Jim” Lee Williams, 82, passed away March 2, 2017. He was born to Russell and Vera (Messick) Williams on July 23, 1934 in Newton, Iowa.

He was a graduate of Hampton High School and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Jim was an active coach with the Fort Des Moines Little League. He took his 1970 All Stars to the Regional Finals in Kokomo, Indiana. He was inducted into the Fort Des Moines Little League Hall of Fame.

Jim retired after 30 years of service from Meredith/Burda as Vice President of Marketing Service. He was also the owner of both Mower City and Army Post Mow N’ Snow.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Jean Ann (Jensen); sons, Terry (Cathy) and Dan (Deborah); daughter, Judy (Randy) Lyons; daughter-in-law, Sandy Williams; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with twins on the way; and his siblings, Don Williams and Ilene Brass.

Jim was preceded in death by his eldest son, Larry; his parents; his in-laws; and his brothers-in-law, Veryl Brass and Bill Jensen.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Wakonda Christian Church, 3938 Fleur Drive. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6th at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Wakonda Christian Church.

Condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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