James Otis Williams, Sr.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Otis Williams, Sr. He was born on July 23, 1957, in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Hamp and Sarah Williams. He passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2026.

James attended school in Emanuel County, and after finishing school he moved to Philadelphia with the hopes of making a better life for his family. After 30 years, James returned home and reunited with the love of his life.

James was very humble and devoted to his family. He spent his life serving others, working hard, and always finding joy in the simple things. His kind heart and talkative soul touched everyone who knew him.

James was preceded in death by his parents, sister Emazater Bostic, brother John W. Williams, and daughter Latoria J. Brown.

James leave behind to cherish his many fond memories the love of his life Joanne Tarver, of Midville GA, five sons; Tyler Williams, of Midville, GA, James Williams, Jr., Michael Williams, Jerome Brown, and Steven Tarver, all of Swainsboro GA, four daughters; Jamie Williams, of Summertown GA., Yvonne Williams, LaKeycia Williams, and Tabitha Tarver, all of Swainsboro, GA, one sister; Minnie Williams of Swainsboro, GA, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Swainsboro City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. James Otis Williams, Sr., 69, of Midville.