James Fay Williams, 88, of Elbridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. Born in Syracuse, James was a life-long resident of Hartlot, and was a 1955 graduate of Elbridge High School. He dedicated his life to his family including 11 children, 21 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, with 2 great grandchildren on the way. You could always find him tinkering in the garage or reading a good book at the kitchen table. Jim was always there to lend a hand or money, but be sure to put the tools back where they belong. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Bernice (2017), two daughters, Trisha Lee and Tami Lynn, two grandsons, Christopher Wilkinson, and Blake Williams, and his parents, Paul and Ada. James is survived by his children, Teresa Nyquist, Mark Williams (Lynette), Tracey Mills (Robert Welch) Michael Williams (Penny), Susan Williams, Tami Oman (Eric), Matthew P Williams (Renee), Martin Williams (Teena), John Williams (Tammy), Matthew A Williams, AnneMarie Williams; his siblings Betty (Becky) Magee and Clarence Williams; along with several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Special thank you to our Aunt Becky for her sisterly love to our difficult Dad and to our sister Tami for everything she did along the way!

Services will be 4 pm Saturday July 12th, in the Elbridge Community Church, 109 East Main Street, Elbridge. In lieu of flowers, please make a food donation to your local food pantry and drink a Pabst in his honor.