James "Bunk"

Williams

James "Bunk" Williams, 79, of Bedford, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

James was born in Bedford on March 30, 1947, son of the late James A. and Eva (Davis) Williams.

On July 25, 1970, he married Pamela M. (Lafferty) Williams, who preceded him in death on January 6, 2021.

He is survived by son- Bradley husband of Dawn (Yarnell) Williams, of Schellsburg; son- Brian Williams (Mary) of Bedford; three grandchildren: Aleesha wife of Nick Sheirer, of New Paris; Dylan husband of Amelia (Beland) Williams, of Bedford; Brighton Williams, of Breezewood; four great-grandchildren: Maci, Ezekiel, Brooks and Lillie; siblings: Faye Williams, of New Holland; Roger husband of Cynthia Williams, of Schellsburg. Bunk is preceded in death by siblings: Park Williams and Mary Bullington.

James served his country in the United States Army from 1966-1969. He was a life member of the Shawnee Valley Volunteer Fire Company, life member of the Bedford County Fireman's Association, life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, member of the Central District Volunteer Fireman's Association, member of the Fort Bedford VFW 7527, member of the Bedford American Legion Post 113, Bedford County Vietnam Veterans ASSN. He was a meat manager at Giant Eagle and a meat cutter Jerry's Market, and the A & P.  Bunk enjoyed spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 10-11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg. 

Military rites accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.  

Interment will be at Schellsburg Cemetery, Schellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania.