James Walter Williams, 88 of Washington, PA, formerly of Deemston, PA passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 in his home.

He was born January 16, 1931 in Brownsville, PA a son of the late Walter and Helen Manners Williams.

James was a 1948 graduate of Centerville High School.

Mr. Williams was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean Conflict. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He began his employment as a carpenter at California University of PA and rose thru the ranks to become Head of Maintenance at the University retiring after 30 years of service.

Mr. Williams was a lifelong member of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the choir and held several offices over the years, a member of the Deemston Grange and the National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association. He was a 3 term Councilman for Deemston Borough where he also served as President.

He enjoyed woodworking, cabinet making, clock repair and making home improvements for several local residents.

On December 27, 1953 he married Doris Johnson Williams who died June 4, 2015. They celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Surviving is a son Tim Williams (Patti) of Eighty Four, PA; two grandsons, Christopher Williams of Cuddy, PA and Patrick Williams of Moon Township, PA; one sister Nettie Jenkins of Centerville, PA.

Deceased in addition to his parents and wife are a sister Mildred Luebbe and a brother Richard Williams.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11 AM with Rev. Sue Petritis, Gateway Hospice, officiating. Interment will follow in Buckingham Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded Graveside by Hancock-McCune- Horne American Legion Post # 705 Centerville and the U.S. Air Force.