James Velpo Williams, age 67, of Picayune passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his residence. Visitation will be Thursday, October 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Picayune Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Mike Snyder officiating. James was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi and moved to Picayune from St. Bernard five years.He was a technician at New Orleans Rolls Royce and a Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Carol Williams.