John Ware Williams Sr.

April 27, 1925 - November 26, 2010

John Ware Williams, Sr., age 85 of 220 Cross Country Rd., Statesville, passed away Friday November 26, 2010 at his home. He was born April 27, 1925 in Sykesville, MD to the late John Henry Williams and Caroline Elizabeth Ware Williams. Mr. Williams served in the US Navy during WWII, was a self employed building contractor for 45 years in Sykesville, MD. He was also a life member of the VFW and American Rodeo Association. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Stewart Williams; and one sister, Estelle Norris. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Edmonson Williams of the home; one son, John W. Williams, Jr. and wife Lisa of Statesville; one daughter, Carol Merryman and husband Scott of Biglerville, PA; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Merryman of Pembroke, Jacob Williams and John T. Williams both of Statesville; one great grandchild, Joseph Tyler Graham of Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am Monday November 29, 2010 at the Iredell Memorial Gardens Chapel at 2304 Shelton Ave., Statesville. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Rev. Mitchell Rash will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Sunday evening at Chapman Funeral Home at 158 Stony Point School Rd., Stony Point.