James L. Williams

James L. "Jim" Williams, age 63, 24 Spruce Street, Danville, died at 4:24 p. m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He had been in failing health for several years.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 7, 1953, he was the only child of the late Thomas J. and Ellen R. (Oliver) Williams. He resided in Danville since 2008 and previously resided in Bloomsburg  for many years.

Jim was a 1971 graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre and received an associate degree from Luzerne Community College, Nanticoke, in December, 1973. He completed his education by graduating from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, in December, 1975  with a B.S. degree in Commerce and Finance.

Jim was employed as a supervisor for 30 years by the McDonald franchises in Berwick, Mifflinville and Bloomsburg. He was also employed at the Perkins Restaurant, Buckhorn.

He was a member of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Danville, and while a resident of Bloomsburg, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he served as a member of the Vestry for six years and sang in the choir. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge in Wilkes-Barre.

Jim enjoyed making stained glass windows and other items. He enjoyed skiing, traveling and spending time with his family and especially his dogs, Rylee and Maggie. His favorite Sunday activity was to do a random drive following Church with his family,  with no special destination in mind.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mary Ellen Llewellyn.

Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret A. Conahan, with whom he observed his 11th wedding anniversary on April 2, 2016;  four children:  Jennifer Llewellyn; Jeffrey A. Llewellyn; Jessica S. Cooper, all of Danville; and Laura C., wife of Kyle Price, Browndale. He was the last member of his immediate family.

A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Monday at 2 p. m. in Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, 120 E. Market St., Danville, with Rev. Nancy Shank, Rector of the church officiating.

Interment in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. There will be no viewing.

Memorials may sent to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church 120 E. Market St., Danville, PA 17821

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Dean W. Kriner, Inc., Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg.