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Obituary For James Nathan Williams
James Williams, 75 of Stokesdale, NC passed Friday, May 23, 2025. Public viewing will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 12 Noon - 7:00 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, 402 Short Ave., Madison, NC. The family will receive friends, Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at New Light Refuge Temple, 2441 Bethany Rd., Madison, NC with service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Road, Salisbury, NC.
The family will be accepting family, guest and friends between 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at: 256 Windward Drive, Stokesdale, NC. Also in lieu of flowers please only send potted arrangements such as: Garden Baskets, Lillies, Floor Plants, Vase Arrangements.
On May 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, James Nathan Williams made his earthly departure to his new heavenly home.
Nathan, or as he was affectionately called (Nate) was the son of the late James Cleveland Williams and the late Marietta Alverson Spencer. He was born May 15, 1950 in Reidsville, NC. Nathan was a special baby and his Grandmother made sure that he knew just how much he was loved and adored being the apple of her eye. Nate was so adored and favored by his Grandmother that it afforded him special privileges, like getting candy and treats leaving his other brothers, sister and cousins puzzled and scratching their head as to why was he the golden child, but they dare not say anything as to get something they didn't want.
As a native and resident of Rockingham County, North Carolina all of his life he attended Ruffin Hight School and was a graduate of the Class of 1970.
Doing his time in High School, Nathan drov to School Bus while farming, he wanted to do more with is life and that resulted in him getting a job working for Fieldcrest Mills. Having worked at Fieldcrest for a few years Nathan was drafted to the Military to serve his !and that he did faithfully for 24 years where he retired as a E8 Master Sergeant in the 82th Airborne Infantry in Fayetteville, NC.
While still serving his country and returning home from time to time, James Nathan was also known as Big Will from Reidsville! Nathan loved coming home but was reminded when he would go back to serve his country of a saying that his Mother would remind him of every time he would leave, and she would tell him: Only The Strong Survive! Which was a saying that he lived by and also shared with his wife, family and close friends.
While serving in the Army, Nathan received many awards as well as his HONORABLE DISCHARGE G, ARMY SERVICE RIBBON, NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, W/BRONZE SERVICE STAR, OVERSEAS SERVICE RIB-BON-4/ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL-77H AWD/ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL-301C/ARMY ACHIEVELMENT MEDAL, NONCOMMISSIONED OFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RIBBON-3.
We thank Nathan for his service in his country, but most importantly we thank him for the life lessons, the firmness that he always cared with him to only want to make you be your best self and be all you can be.
We thank the Lord for Nathan excepting Christ as his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2025 and being baptized by Pastor Courtney Stockton. God is a good God and he doeth all things well because he is a Faithful God!
Nathan, loved to cook, he was known for cooking pig feet, making goulash, chicken wings and loved ice cream sandwiches, Carmel cake and loved to make a vegetable soup and cook pork chops.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Cynthia S. Williams of the home, Daughters, Latonya W. Scales (Tarnell), Reidsville, NC, Anitra Dillard, Whitsett, NC, Alicia Williams, Greensboro, NC, Aliyah W. Crowe (Adam), Wilmington, NC, Keyana Yadan (Brandon), Enid, OK; God Daughter, Amelia Skye, Greensboro, NC,; Sons; Chad Garland (Cassandra), Reidsville, NC, Keyland Lowe, Billins, MT; Sisters, Clara Williams, Eden, NC, Marie S. Zomborodo (Lawali), Eden, NC, Brothers, George Artis (Gwen), Indian Head, MD, William H. Spencer (Barbara), Raleigh, NC, Larry Williams (Christine), Eden, NC, Terry Williams, Ruffin,NC, Robert L. Spencer Jr., Ruffin, NC; Sisters-in-love, LInda Stockton, Axton, VA, Cheryl S. Rogers, Axton, VA; Brothers-in-love, Jeff Stockton, Axton, VA, Roger Stockton, Cascade, VA, Kenneth Stockton, Norfolk, VA, Donnie Stockton, Greensboro, NC, Reginald Stockton, Martinsville, VA, Leon Stockton, Colorado Springs, CO, 5 Grand Children, 3 Great Grand Children, Close Friends, Bruce Nunley, Reidsville, NC and Clayton Mitchell (Vickie) Reidsville, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and 1st cousins, other family and friends.
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He was a nice man and he will be miss, praying for the entire Family's ππ½
My sincere condolences to my friend Clara & her family.you are remember daily in our prayers for the passing of your brother that you loved so dearly. May peace abide with you and your family. Earth have no sorry that Heaven cannot heal. Your friend forever. Deacon, Nelson Hairston Jr
My deepest condolences to the Williams family. I want you to know that I'm here for you and sending you my thoughts and prayers. May all your wonderful memories of Nathan give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you doing this season of grief.
My condolences to you and the family. My God comfort you in your time of loss.
To the Williams , Pass and Spencer family I am in prayer with you and for you. Nathan was my cousin. He will be missed.
Nate,you were more to me and Clay than my cousin and his friend, you were my brother.We had so many good times that we are gonna miss soooo much. Rest and just know you will always be in my heart. We both love you
Sending prayers and condolences to the Williams and Spencer families ππΎππΎ
Jacque Hardin
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My dear friend, I am sending my deepest condolences to you, my prayers are for comfort and strength at this time for the family.
Sending my condolences to cynthia and family!!!!!!
Condolences to the Williams family.
Fred Darby and Odessa Darby Oglesby
You will be truly missed by all who knew you. Our prayers are with the family. Sincerely Ronnie Alverson and family Atlanta Georgia
May God grant His peace and comfort to the family. Sincerely Carlton and Sharon Alverson High Point NC
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Tiffany Oliver and Family Greensboro NC
I am deeply saddened by the passing of My Best friend at Heninges James Williams . He was a very hard worker and dedicated to his job . We had some good times & talks at work . May Jesus Christ Bless his wife and family through these sad days. Prayers ππ for All of the Family now and in the days ahead . Love You ALL !!
Cynthia and Williams & Spencer Family, What a privilege and honor it was to have Nath as a cousin/brother! There are so many wonderful memories we have. We are praying for your strength and peace. God will see you through.Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Sending much love, Gary & Sharon & Cobb Family ππΏβ€οΈπ
Cuz Nathan you will be missed. Just a Joy to be around π you. Keep Flying High, RIP
James your Henniges/BTR family are deeply saddened by your passing Tou were one of best co workers at the plant..Your loyalty dedication and hard work was appreciated. I believe you met yoit wife Cynthia at our job. Thanks for service and just being you.Rest My Brother Linda Wilkerson and the Henniges/ Btr family
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