James Edward Williams, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty-seven years, Patricia “Pat” Williams of DeRidder, LA; sons, Christopher Williams of Deridder, LA, Timothy Wayne Williams and Lakken of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Amanda Lindsey and Scott of DeRidder, LA; bonus daughters, Tiffany Gaspard and Heath of Dry Creek, LA, Amber Hembree and Matt of Vicksburg, MS; five grandchildren, Alexis, McKenzie, Brady, Gauge and Trenton; two bonus grandchildren, Andrew and Madelyn; parents, Frank and Gertie Williams; brothers, Eugene Williams and Karen, Jerry Wayne “KoJak” Williams and Sharon, Michael Ray “Buckwheat” Williams and Katrina, all of Deridder., LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  A private funeral service will be held. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in Deridder, LA.