James Darrell Williams

James Darrell Williams, 88, of Ash Grove, passed July 11, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1938, in Springfield, to Ross and Lillian (Simmons) Williams. On Nov. 5, 1961, Darrell and Elizabeth “Libby” Glover were united in marriage and shared over 64 years together.

He graduated Ash Grove High School in 1956. He continued his education and graduated from Drury University. Throughout the years he worked at Lily Tulip, Zenith, and retired as a farmer. He was active in his community and was a volunteer Greene County Deputy, a member of Kelly Church, Gate of the Temple, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, and had served on the Ash Grove Senior Housing Board.

He is survived by his wife, Libby Williams; brother, Joe Williams and wife Sammy; niece Kristen Williams; nephew, Mike Williams; other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Lillian Williams.