Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV

January 22, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010


JAMES FREDERICK

“FREDDY” WILLIAMS

PRINCETON — James Frederick (Freddy) Williams, of Princeton, W.Va., died suddenly Jan. 12, 2010 at his home. He was born in Princeton on December 30, 1932, the son of Fred A. Williams and Reba Smith Williams. A graduate of Concord College, Fred was for many years the owner of Williams Cycle Shop in Princeton. He was a dedicated and expert motorcyclist, riding bikes from his early teens until his death at age 77. Freddy also had a passion for aviation and flew as a private pilot for many years.

He is survived by three sons, James S. Williams and wife Gina of Leesburg, Va., Barry G. Williams of Blacksburg, Va., and Edward (Allen) Williams of Spanishburg, W.Va.; his ex-wife, Ima Jo Mills Williams, their mother; two grandsons, James J. (Jed) Williams and wife Michelle of Boyds, Md. whose daughter, Talia S. Williams is his first great-grandchild, and Jared A. Williams and wife Carrie of West Palm Beach, Fla. Fred also leaves his beloved friend and companion of over thirty years, Dr. Harriet H. Duncan of Princeton, W.Va.

Visitation for friends and kin was held Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. to be followed by a celebration of his life. His wishes for cremation will be honored. Online condolences may be sent at www.seaverfuneralservice.com

Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Williams family.