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Jess Preston Williams, 73 of Lesage, WV, formerly of Stone, KY, a U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran who served four tours and a Bronze Star recipient, Master Electrician, Coal Miner of twenty plus years that retired as the Superintendent of Maintenance of Pittston (Eastern) Coal Corporation, Extra Class Licensed H.A.M. Radio Operator (AA8XE), National Weather Service Co-Op Observer, Sky Warn Storm Spotter, motorcycle and classic car enthusiast, loving family man, Tropical Sno Franchisee and owner of Miss Ellie's Tropical Sno, left an everlasting legacy and joined his lost loved ones in Heaven on December 1st, 2021. Jess was born on September 17, 1948 in Williamson, WV. He is preceded in death by two sons, Joey Kenneth Williams and Brandon Preston Williams; his parents, Jesse A. Williams and Hope Frances Williams; three sisters, Connie Rowe, Alberta Tompkins and Rebecca Hall. Jess is survived by former spouse, Barbara E. Justice who was the love of his life and was his caregiver during his final days; Amanda Dawn Blake (His grandson's mother) who he always considered as his Daughter in Law; three sons, Andy Williams, Marty (Yarisol) Scott, and Jay P. Goins; sister, Diana (Williams) McCoy; nieces Stephanie Rowe McCoy (Tracy), Cynthia (Craycraft), Mackenzie (Bobby), Pamela, Rhonda, and Amy; nephews, Larry W. Rowe II. (Shannon) and John B. Hall; a host of great nieces and nephews; grandsons, Roman Preston Williams, Bradley Thomas Scott, Tyler Goins; granddaughters, Amanda Veronica Scott and Stella Olivia Scott. Jess was also an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Belfry High School in Belfry, KY. Jess was a good man who bravely served our country. He had a strong work ethic and provided a great life for his family who he loved very much. His family thought the world of him. He will be dearly missed and was loved more than he will ever know. Funeral services will be conducted at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, WV on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Entombment and military rites will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the mortuary. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com

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Jess Preston "Bud" Williams

September 17, 1948 - December 1, 2021