~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. James Leroy Williams
MAY 25, 1943 – FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Notice of passing….retired Western/Delta pilot Captain James Leroy Williams, age 79. Jim joined Western Airlines on 03-05-1973 and retired from Delta Air Lines, based in LAX. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and by his three children and their families.
A retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander pilot and later Captain with Delta Airlines, he was a man of innumerable talents, a jack of all trades, and a true renaissance man. He was known for his generosity, his unflappable demeanor, and his dry sense of humor. He was a man of few words but when he did choose to speak, he would have you doubled over with his hilarity, charm, and wit. However, he would most like to be remembered as a man of faith who loved the Lord and his family with all of his heart.
Jim broke his femur while playing on a scooter. Surgery was successful to replace the broken bones and rehab was going extremely well until blood clots formed and he suffered a pulmonary embolism which led to cardiac arrest. He fought valiantly to the very end but could not overcome the numerous health challenges that plagued his recovery. He is survived by Elizabeth, his bride of 56 years, their 3 children: Troy, Keri, and Erik, and his wife, Leslie, with grandchildren Havilah and Elias, his brother, Jerry Williams, sister-in-law, Chris Williams, and stepfather, Jim Hurtado.
Memorial Service: Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
SOUTH SHORES CHURCH
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Dana Point, CA 92629