James Stephen "Steve" Williams' Obituary
JAMES STEPHEN “Steve” WILLIAMS, 80 of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family in Winchester, Virginia.
Born Monday, January 8, 1945, to the late Alfred W. Williams Sr. and Lottie Polen Williams in Leesburg, Virginia. He was the youngest of six children.
He was a graduate of Loudoun County High School Class of 1964. Steve was the proud owner of Williams Inc.’s service and towing station in Leesburg, Virginia and Williams Racing, a Thoroughbred breeding and racing company.
Steve leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory including his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 60 years, Carol Bury Williams. Four beloved children, Daughter Kimberly W. Ratcliff (Kim) and husband David Ratcliff, Daughter Jennifer W. Lanham (Jen) and husband Petie Lanham, Son Ted Stephen Williams and wife Tristan Williams and Daughter, Karri W. Fairchild. His Brothers, Alfred W. Williams Jr. (Billy), Frank C. Williams (Frankie) and Donald B. Williams (Donnie). Seven Grand Daughters, Charlotte R. and husband Sam Griffith, Harleigh H. Ratcliff, Payton H. Lanham, Karson N. Lanham, Gabriella M. Williams, Evelyn A. Williams, Elli- Paige A. Fairchild. and one Great Grandson, Walker D. Griffith.
Steve was predeceased by his Parents, Alfred and Lottie Williams, Brother, Ted B. Williams and Sister Betty W. Fiske.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10 to 11 am at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cir. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175.
The Funeral Service will immediately follow, beginning at 11 am.
Steve will be laid to rest at Leesburg Union Cemetery, 323 N King St, Leesburg, VA 20176.
The Pallbearers will be Eric McCauley, Mark Simmons, Ronnie Hawes, Tony "Toe Toe" Anderson, Craig Myers, and Wesley Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve's memory to the Tunnel to Towers, Epilepsy Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com
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