James Warren "Jim" Williams, Sr.

James W. “Jim” Williams, Sr., 80, of Indianapolis, passed away the morning of Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home in Indianapolis. The son of Warren H. and Loretta M. (Holley) Williams, Jim was born in Brown County, Indiana on September 10, 1936; his parents preceded him in death. On March 29, 1969 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Mary Ann (Vest) Williams and she survives.

Jim was proud of his work as a marble mason; he owned and operated DJ Marble Company for 21 years and later worked at Santarossa Mosaic & Tile in Indianapolis for several years retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Brick Layers Local Union #4. A true cowboy, Jim enjoyed driving a team of horses and riding. He also participated in Civil War re-enactments.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary June Ramey and Lola Faye Young; his infant brother, Earl Chester Williams; and his great grandson, Rowen Christopher Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; four sons, Warren Allen (Connie) Williams of Granger, IN, Robert Carey (Darlene) Williams of Plainfield, David Lee (Kendra) Williams of Collinsville, OK and James Warren “Jimmy” Williams, Jr. of Indianapolis; his daughter, Mary Rebecca Berry of Jefferson, Georgia; two brothers, Johnny Allen (JoAnn) Williams of Trafalger, IN, David Cleo (Money) Williams of Lovington, IL; two sisters, Pauline “Bitty” Dalton of Elkhart, IN and Leta Marie Williams of Franklin, IN; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Jim Williams on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the Chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at West Newton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share online condolences and view his Life Tribute video.