Mr. James Odell Williams, Jr., affectionately known as “Jr.” or “Country,” of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on July 28, 1956, in Caswell County, North Carolina, James was the son of the late James Odell Williams, Sr. and Nettie Williams. He was known for his beautiful voice and love of music. James loved to sing, whether it was Gospel or R&B, and his voice was a source of joy to those around him.

Family was at the core of James’s heart. He always smiled when speaking of his loved ones, and his family was his greatest treasure. James also had a deep love for fishing, as well as spending time listening to music and watching television.

James was a member of Freedom Worship Center, where he worshipped under the leadership of Elder Carl Clements.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his only sister, Linda Williams Adkins. He leaves behind his two sons, Mark Henderson of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Dennis Williams of Martinsville, Virginia; his daughter, April Henderson; and fourteen grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Celebration of Life services for Mr. James Odell Williams, Jr. will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia, Pastor Nancy Beasley, House of Prayer Church, Eulogist.  Elder Edna Jones, House of Prayer, Presiding.

A public viewing will be held Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his daughter, April Henderson, 252 Parker Road Apt. 10 Danville Virginia 24540.

The family is asked to assemble at the residence at 10:45 am on the day of service.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral

Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral

Director, and Monica Waller Martin, Funeral Directress, (434)799-9262.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”