James Madison Williams

James Madison Williams, 79, of West Columbia, SC, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Born on March 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Norman Harrison and Ellen Nase Robertson Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosa W. Cannon; brothers, Wirt R. Williams, Norman H. Williams, Jr., and John B. Williams. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1953 and graduated with a business degree from Virginia Tech in 1962. He was drafted into the United States Army where he served in Germany for 2 years. Mr. Williams worked as a Pharmaceutical Representative for Smith Miller and Patch, Cooper Labs, Schering and Berlex, retiring after 27 years. He loved spending time at his beach house in Ocean Isle, NC and went to Hawaii every winter to escape the cold in Columbia. Mr. Williams is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Comstock of Colonial Heights; twin brother, Samuel M. Williams of Isle of Palms, SC; sister-in-law, Janet Williams of Fort Wayne, IN; numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend, Bob Shipley. A service was held at 1:00 PM on Friday, at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, November 17, 2014 in Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .