James Paul McWilliams, 68 of Cherokee, passed away Friday, December 09, 2022 after a long battle with many health problems. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Cherokee.
Paul was born October, 14, 1954. He worked at the Colbert County Road Department for 31 years, was a farmer, carpenter, and amateur philosopher. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Washington and Sarah McWilliams.
Paul leaves behind three children, Drew McWilliams (Emily), Katie McWilliams, and Blake McWilliams; the mother of his children, Tina McWilliams; five grandchildren, Daegan and Dena McWilliams, Nate Terwilliger, Kaylee and Kenslee Cosbie; two sisters, Cathy Dorabantu (Florin) and Linda Willingham (Paul); along with one niece and two nephews.
