Mass of Christian Burial
The full Catholic order, set with liturgical dignity.
In Loving Memory of
Deacon James E. Williams
Sunrise June 4, 1951 · Sunset July 20, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio
Order of Service
Processional
Opening Selection
Prayer
Scripture — Old Testament
Scripture — New Testament
Reflections — Family & Friends (2 minutes please)
Reading of Resolutions & Acknowledgements
Reading of the Obituary
Selection
Eulogy
Recessional
Life Story
Deacon James Earl Williams was born on June 4, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, the third of five children. He gave forty-two years of faithful service to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where his baritone anchored the men’s chorus and his cookouts anchored the summer.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; children Marcus and Angela; and six grandchildren who called him “Pop-Pop.”
Family
WifeDorothy Williams
ChildrenMarcus Williams, Angela Carter
GrandchildrenSix grandchildren
Pallbearers
M. Williams · D. Carter · R. Johnson · T. Brooks · L. Green · C. Harris
Acknowledgements
The family of Deacon Williams gratefully acknowledges every act of kindness, every prayer, and every warm word shared during our time of bereavement. Your love carries us.