James “Jim” Williams age 77 of Jordan and Cohagen passed away October 6, 2021 at the Garfield County Health Center in Jordan. He was born March 11, 1944, at Kirksville Missouri the son of Carroll and Blanche (Stewart) Williams.
Jim’s early life was spent in rural Missouri with lots of his family in rural areas where he worked with them. School was really never meant for Jim and at the age of 8 he decided to leave home. When his father caught him he asked, “where are you going “Bud”?” Jim had just read, “The Green Grass of Wyoming” and told his dad “I’m going to Wyoming to be a cowboy.” Later he brought his family west and did just that.
He joined the Air Force at the age of 17, spending time in San Antonio, Texas, California and Michigan. While in the Air Force his job was loading nuclear warheads on B52 Bombers. He met his wife while they were in high school and waited until she graduated and were later married and moved to California where he continued his time in the military.
He worked for the State Hwy department in Missouri following his father and grandfather in that job. He also operated a sawmill in Missouri and then in 1977 moved his family to Wyoming where he ranched until 1980, moving to Garfield County and raising his family until the time of his death.
Jim truly loved the ranch life with his cattle, roping, fishing with his family. Hunting was also very dear to him along with his partner in crime Ed Brooks.
He is survived by his wife Carol of Jordan; Three sons Michael (Diane) Williams of Cohagen MT, Tony (Mikki Jo) Williams of Miles City, Daniel (Patty) of Klamath Falls Oregon; One daughter Sandi Kay (Benny) Gavin of Billings Mt; Two granddaughters Anita and Kelly; and one sister Barbara Pipes.
Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Lester and Leroy; and his oldest son Todd Williams.
Family will Receive Friends on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Jordan, MT. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at The Cohagen Hall in Cohagen, MT. An interment will follow at the Cohagen Cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 12, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 12, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Jordan, Montana 59337
Share
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Sorry to hear about Jim. When we hauled a lot of cattle for Smith Ranch At Cohagen, MT. Jim was always good help when we were loading the trucks. Rest In Peace Jim!!!
Jim and Annalise Willson
Richard Galla says
Sorry to hear about Jim had a lot of fun fishing arons him and the boys sure and going to miss him and thanks for letting me know Carol you and your family are in our thoughts.
Richard and Pam
Daniel & Audrey says
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Hugs and prayers for you.
Pamela Goplen says
So very sorry to hear this. What a wonderful man. All our condolences and deepest sympathy for all of Jim’s family. Rest in Peace Jim.
Mark and Pam
Myron & Mary Beth says
Carol & kids…so very sorry to hear this news and my heart reaches out to each of you. I know life was really hard for Carol & Jim the last few years, that pain is gone with Jim residing with Jesus now. Carol, I hope you can rest a bit now. May the wonderful memories of Jim, his smile, his humor and his compassion for his friends..his love of ranch life & livestock…the list goes on and on, may all of what he was, keep his memory close and bring you peace. I am so thankful I had you all in my life when we first met when you worked for Witts and all the years after that. I’m thinking he’s finding a fishing hole right now in heaven. You were and are steady friends, You are loved!
We will try to be there with you at his services…we do have hunters in camp that day, but maybe they will fill their tags early. If I cannot be with you, my thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Muff Engdahl says
Carol and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hold your memories close in your hearts they will help you get through the tough days ahead. Love you – Muff
Mitzi Beecher says
My deepest sympathy goes out to you guys family God Bless you all.
Cathy & Pat Murnion says
Carol and kids,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Larry BARNES says
To all of Jims Family, My thoughts and Prayers go out to you. R. I. P. Jim, and may your line never snag or brake, and the fish be big and plentiful. You will be remembered forever.
Rita Wemmer says
So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all. Prayers to all.
Steven and Lavonne MacDonald says
Our deepest sympathies to all of Jim’s family. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort. God Bless
Michelle Dean says
I’m sorry for your loss. My heart goes out you.
Kara Lambert says
Carol and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kara Clark Lambert
DJ & Gloria Rath Milroy says
Dear Carol and family, so sorry to hear this. May you each hold your memories close and may they be a comfort to you. Continued prayers with all of you.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for Carol and all of Jim”s Family He will be Missed by all who knew him . May you find Comfort in all the Memories and in Gods Love .
May God bless you
Diana & Calvin Thomas says
Carol and family
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was such a nice man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shane and Holly says
Carol, Sandy, Mike, Tony and Danny, we are so very sorry. Jim was a very happy man and had the best smile. Take care and enjoy all the memories.
Cathy Hibbard says
Love you guys. Thinking and praying for you.
Barb Pipes says
Carol – I love you guys. I’m so sorry for your pain. Jim will be missed. Tell the boys and Sandi I love them too.
Patrick Smith says
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Brem & Jodi Fellman says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all the Williams Family. Jim & Carol raised an amazing family. Hope the good memories of Jim bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences for this incredibly sad loss.
Tom and Nancy and Family says
Carol and family
We have so many memories of the time on the ranch! Gathering cattle and Carol bringing out fried egg sandwiches that tasted so good halfway through the morning. Jim and Tom working together and just knowing what had to be done and just doing it. I’ll bet he and Jim Horn are settled at a table somewhere in Heaven having cookies and a cup of black coffee, and solving all the worlds problems, also bragging about the kids and how proud they were of their families. Having your family on the ranch made having ours grow up here too that much better.
I know you will all miss Jim, I’m glad you will all be able to support each other through this hard time. Just know we are praying for all of you!
Tom, Nancy Horn and our family.
Jan Hopson says
Carol and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a sweet guy, always laughing, always kind. He will be missed! We drove through Cheyenne, WY in Sept on our way home from the Black Hills and enjoying the wide open spaces out there I thought of Jim and could see why he loved it so much. I hope your family finds peace and comfort from your memories of Jim as well as the love and support from your family and friends. Love you, Jan and Lois
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy to all Jim’s family. He was such a good guy. I just really enjoyed his laugh, sparkly eyes and great personality. I know he will be sorely missed by his family, friends & neighbors.