Jimmy Lee Williams Sr. was born February 1, 1946, in Soudan, Arkansas to the union of the late Leroy Sr. & Velma Williams.

Jimmy confessed his life to Jesus Christ at a young age where he attended Mt. Calvary M.B. Church in Marianna, Arkansas.

Jimmy received his education at Anna Strong High School in Marianna, Arkansas. After high school Jimmy relocated with his family to Chicago, Illinois. During his years in Chicago, Jimmy became a member of Wayfarers Mason Lodge #128. He was also known as "Grinner" for his big smile.

Jimmy had a fondness for the open road and worked as a truck driver majority of his career.  He had a love for Cadillac's & motorcycles and belonged to various motorcycle clubs. Jimmy also loved the outdoors and was a avid hunter and fisher.

After over 30 years of Chicago life Jimmy decided to relocate back to Marianna, Arkansas. Once back he became affectionately known as Jimmy Jam.

Upon his return to Marianna, Arkansas, Jimmy became a member of Eagle Zion M.B. Church.

Some of his favorite past times include praying, playing the lottery at the Double Quick, fishing with grandchildren, and traveling to Boomland for fried chicken, beans, and cornbread. His all time favorite food was Maxwell's Italian beef w/ sweet peppers & maxwell polishes from Chicago.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, and six brothers Leroy, Willie, Elijah, Henry, Frank and Leo Williams.

Jimmy leaves to cherish his memories of his 9 children (1) Jimmy L. Williams Jr. (Shannon) - 3 grandchildren Jiminisha, Jimmy L. III., Ashley, 4 great grandchildren Kei'Shun Williams, Jerimiah & Avery Hunter, Bryson Brown. (2) Michael Williams, (3) Aaron Hodges, (4) Carl D. Hodges – 2 grandchildren Cali & Caleb Hodges. (5) Carla Hodges – 4 grandchildren Cierra & Marcus Hodges, Lexus & Leonard Dean, (6) Lamar Williams Sr. (Sandra) – 2 grandchildren Lamar Jr & Santana Webb. (7) Dionne Crenshaw- Huntley (Paul) – 4 grandchildren Dominique Crenshaw- Hudson, Shaquille Crenshaw, De'ja Morris, Ky'Juan Huntley, Bonus Grandson Timothy Crenshaw, 3 great grandchildren Nicholas Hudson, Shaquille Jr., Mackenzie Morris. (8) Allegra Williams (Mario) – 1 grandchild Apollo T. Sims (preceded him in death). (9) Kholada Quick (Deonte') – 1 grandchild Kadence Quick. 5 sisters Annie Hodges, Veola Jones, Velma Cotton, Betty Olds, Sally Williams, and a host of family, friends, and colleagues. Jimmy also leaves to cherish a special friend Camellia Branch, and special cousin Barbara Ann Hicks.