The Life of GERALD OTIS WILLIAMS
Gerald “Jerry” Williams 78, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Kavanagh House. He was born on August 28, 1929 to Chancey and Hazel Williams in Princeton, MO.
Jerry served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning home, he became a lifelong resident of the Highland Park area. He was a member of the Highland Park Christian Church for 54 years and of AmVets Post #2. He retired from Firestone after 38 years of service in 1991.
Jerry enjoyed playing pool, dancing, the Iowa State Fair, country music concerts, and traveling.
Jerry is survived by his five children, Nancy Wadsworth, Jerry (Shirley) Williams, Duane (Jackie) Williams, Randy Williams and Janice Williams; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and his special friend Darlene Alexander.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue; visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the AmVets Post #2.
Jerry served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning home, he became a lifelong resident of the Highland Park area. He was a member of the Highland Park Christian Church for 54 years and of AmVets Post #2. He retired from Firestone after 38 years of service in 1991.
Jerry enjoyed playing pool, dancing, the Iowa State Fair, country music concerts, and traveling.
Jerry is survived by his five children, Nancy Wadsworth, Jerry (Shirley) Williams, Duane (Jackie) Williams, Randy Williams and Janice Williams; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and his special friend Darlene Alexander.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue; visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the AmVets Post #2.