BY IRIS B. HOLTON
Sentinel City Editor

A 26-year-old Tampa native was killed Sunday evening. The westbound lanes where the accident occurred on the Memorial Causeway Bridge was closed for several hours.

According to the Clearwater Police Department, the accident happened around 7:25 p.m. police said James Everestt Williams, III, was riding his 2006 Suzuki Motorcycle. As he reached the crest of the bridge and began to descend, he lost control of the motorcycle.

Williams, who died at the scene, was ejected from the motorcycle, police said.

Williams was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. (President Warren) Williams, II. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He attended Jefferson High School, but graduated from Tarpon Springs High School, his father said.

After reaching adulthood, the young man obtained employment at M & I Metals, in Odessa and relocated to that area.

His father said the young man loved to play football and had tried out with the Tampa Bay Storms. He also enjoyed fishing, swimming, cars and motorcycles.

“This is a hard pill to swallow. He was my only son,” Williams said.

He further stated that his son was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

In addition to his parents, Williams is survived by a fiancée, a 2-year-old son, 3 sisters, and other family members and friends.

Funeral services for Williams were incomplete at press time. Wilson’s Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrangements.