Obituary of James Okey Williams

James Okey Williams, age 60, of Dingmans Ferry, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. He is survived by his beloved wife, Della J. Williams. There were married on June 25, 2005. Born August 25, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Okey and Addie (Mays) Williams. Formerly of Briarwood, Queens, NY, he was a train conductor for the Long Island Railroad until his retirement in 2012. A Dingmans Ferry resident for 17 years, he was a member of Faith Christian Outreach Center, Lords Valley, where he and his wife served as Deacons for many years. Known as Big Jim the Gentle Giant, he loved anything having to do with trains and his favorite holiday was Christmas. He loved food and grilling, his specialties being barbeque ribs, teriyaki turkey wings and pot pies. Most important to him, however, was that he loved and faithfully served God with all his heart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Yvonne Williams of New York City, NY and Tinisha K. Franklin of Virginia; three sons: James Williams Jr. of Bronx, NY, Ramone J. Williams of Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Arnell W. Franklin Jr. of New York City, NY; two sisters: Patricia Williams of Brooklyn, NY, and Florrie Braxton of Queens, NY; and three grandchildren: James "L.J." Williams of Bronx, NY, Maya C. Gill of Virginia and Aniyah M. Franklin of Brooklyn, NY. Calling hours will be Saturday, July 16, from 9-10:30 AM at Faith Christian Outreach Center, 104 Red Shale Rd., Lords Valley, PA. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastor Mike Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in Indian Orchard Cemetery, Honesdale.