Many paths define a man’s life:
construction-worker on the entire original New York State Highway system, retiree from the
Operational Engineers’ Union, Husband, Father, Ball-er Extraordinaire,
Gambler, Club Owner, competent chief and his moonshine… was mighty-Fine too!
Homie, was a people-person, he loved being well dressed and he never met a stranger.
Homie enjoyed his toys too his new, Black Lincoln Continentals, he
owned Harley Davidsons Only if they were Full-dressed; Owned
Boats well outfitted and, Courted woman in his day
that could Make you say my. My, my.
Friendship… was essential to him and so was respect… and boundaries… concerning “his” family. Homie, you see was old school, A gentleman, But you didn‘t cross his lines
Cause he offered no excuses for his beliefs or his actions.
Homie had a long retirement life and enjoyed club ownerships,
gambling, many, many friends, world famous Birthday Parties, fishing, and baseball.
Homie took out time for people and was a father to many young people well into their adulthood. You could call him anytime — night or day
and get advice or just to laugh.
Now my family and friends beyond a shadow of a doubt [we know] that he is here with us laughing and playin’ some Blues.
I believe he wants us to recognize that he lived his life well, that He never quit
And that we have to have him now in a new way. He is healed, he is raised, he is strong And he is headed home to be with Henry, JT, our Lottie Darty, Mary and Cherry.
We can shed a tear that the road now separates us in the physical walk
But we should only smile — at our preparation and advantage
because… as it was for him — and is true-to-life
“there are many paths that will define our lives,
So… work and play and enjoy them;
never meet a stranger – anywhere that you are,
expect the best; never quit
and — hold your ground!”
We Love You Homie.
Funeral Services for James F. Williams are Friday May 18th at 10 a.m. at Barney T. Mcclanahan’s Funeral Home :Address: 30 Winthrop Avenue, Rochelle, NY 10801 (914) 632-8970 (New Rochelle exit off 95 – Winthrop runs north on North Avenue and a few blocks from Lincoln Avenue)
