James "Jim" Allen Williams 85, of Danville, IN, was taken peacefully from his earthly home by our Heavenly Father on April 7, 2016. He graduated Valedictorian of Sundeen HS, Corpus Christy, TX in 1948. He was involved as a youth in the Boy Scouts of America, and several school youth sports teams. Shortly after graduation he attended General Motors Institute, and graduated in 1955 with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. From 1955 to 1958, he was a proud member of the US Naval Airforce, attaining the rank of Lieutenant J.G., serving 2 years of service stationed in the Philippines, and was also active in the Naval Reserves. In 1959, he returned to General Motors, and began his career with Allison Gas Turbines (now Rolls-Royce), in Indiana, where he met the love of his life, Sandy. They married in 1961. He held several different positions during his career at Allison Gas Turbines, retiring after 33 years. The last 17 of those years were as Director of Material Production Control. He also served on several committees within the organization. After his retirement, he earned his Master's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan, and his Master Gardener Degree. Outside of his family, other notable accomplishments were his service to the community. He was the last Justice of the Peace for the Town of Brownsburg, he served on the Brownsburg School Board, Hendricks County Sheriff's Merit Board, and the Building Committee for the old St. Malachy. He was also very involved with his children's after school activities and sports teams. He and Sandy enjoyed most of their retired years wintering in Ft. Myers Beach, FL, where he was a member of Church of the Ascension. They looked forward to their family and friends visiting them there and cherished the new friendships they made. He also served as a past President of the Gulf Island Manor Association for their neighborhood. He had a huge love of travel, and has had the great privilege of visiting most of the world's countries. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and a life well lived. He was widowed from his wife, Sandy, in December, 2007 and is survived by his three loving children, Teri Prevatt; Matt Williams, and Paula Burton (Tommy). He is also survived by the six greatest joys of his life, grandchildren Kelsey Prevatt, Logan and Luke Williams, Mitchell Burton (Kristin), Nicole Burton, great-grand daughter Quinlynn Tansy, and special friend Marylu Marshall. He was preceded in death by his son in law Doug Prevatt. Visitation will be from 3-7pm Friday April 15, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 10am Sat. April 16. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (dav.org) or the Salvation Army (salvationarmyusa.org)