James Happy Williams, known to many as Happy, was 72 when he died in Eufaula, Alabama, on October 28, 2020. Born December 12, 1947, he grew up on Petry Street and graduated from T.V. McCoo High School in 1965, where he played baseball and basketball. After learning roofing, he worked for years in Port St. Joe, Florida, then retired back to Eufaula.

Even in retirement he continued helping neighbors with carpentry. Southern Memorial Funeral Home announced his passing and a memorial gathering was held. The notice names three sons and several grandchildren among his survivors.

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