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| James Waldred Williams III |
| Date Of Birth: | December 4, 1955 |
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| Date Of Death: | October 29, 2011 |
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| Service Date: | No visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites will be accorded |
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James Waldred Williams III
Normal-James Waldred Williams III,
of Normal, passed away at his home on October 29, 2011.
James was born to James Waldred
Williams, Jr. and Doris Marie Williams in Fort Smith, Arkansas on
December 4, 1955.
Spending his early childhood years
in Arkansas, he moved with his family to East St. Louis, Illinois
in 1967.
James graduated in 1974 from East
St. Louis Senior High School then went on to attend Illinois State
University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass
Communications.
After graduating, he began his
career in radio, working for many years as both an announcer and a
promotions director at stations in East St. Louis, IL (WESL), St.
Louis, MO (Majic 108), Minneapolis, MN and Richmond, VA.
He was also a consultant to various
music artists over the years. James was an avid music enthusiast,
amassing an impressive collection.
James is survived by a sister,
Mildred Williams of Bloomington; brother, Walter (Deborah) Williams
of Fairfax, Virginia; three nieces, Brianna, Ashlee and Cayla
Williams all of Fairfax; brother, Lajuan Martin of Washington, D.C;
an aunt, Laverne Williams Feaster of Little Rock, Arkansas; a great
aunt, Annie "Sug" Justice of Fort Smith, Arkansas as well as
numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and grandparents.
James wishes were to have no
visitation or services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials
may be made to an organization of the donor's choice.
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is in charge of handling
arrangements.
Online condolence may be sent to
the family at
www.kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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