Dr. James O. Williams

Dr. James O. Williams of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on December 10, 2020. Dr. Williams received his Doctorate in Educational Administration from Auburn University in 1967 and was a retired Chancellor of both Auburn University at Montgomery and The University of Southern Mississippi at the Gulf Park Campus. Dr. Williams was also a member of the United States Army Reserve where he achieved the rank of Colonel in 1988. He officially retired from the USAR in 1993 and officially retired from being a University Administrator in 2003. Dr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents, Orrin and Lucy Williams; his sister, Lucy Phillips and his son, David A. Williams. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Pamela E. Williams; sons, James O. Williams, Jr. (Maureen), John Tyler Williams (Dawn), Travis Shane Taylor (Lisa), Deric Lane Taylor (Leah); 10 amazing grandchildren, and two brothers, Dr. Jerry Williams and Colonel (retired) Walton Phillips. Dr. James O. Williams was the epitome of a Southern Gentleman. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to www.aumathletics.com/give ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251) 990-7775