James Williams

James E. “Jim Ed” Williams, 90, of Hustonville, KY passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on May 4, 1936 in Hustonville, KY to the late James H. Williams and the late Bonnie Gilmer Williams. He is the widower to the late Doris Young Williams.

Jim Ed retired from IBM after a dedicated career with the company, where he took great pride in his work and truly enjoyed the many years he spent there. He was a longtime member of The Gideons International and McKinney Masonic Lodge No. 631 F&AM. Jim Ed was a devoted husband who shared more than 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife before her passing in 2013. Their many years together were a meaningful and treasured part of his life.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Williams (Mary) of Harrodsburg, KY and Jeffrey Williams of Hustonville; two grandchildren, Jaclyn Byrd (Terry) of Hustonville and Laura Williams of Loveland, CO; four great-grandchildren, Trey Baldwin (Allison), Bailee Baldwin, Hunter Byrd and Kimber Byrd; and two great-great-granddaughters, Mary Katherine Baldwin and Bristol Middleton.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Williams; parents, James and Bonnie Williams; and one sister, Ann Alford.

A one-day service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Kevin Pittman officiating. Burial will follow at Hustonville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.