Jerry W. Williams

Jerry Williams, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on May 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and love for family and country life. He was born in Caulfield on July 11, 1948, and attended Oak Grove School in Caulfield, now known as the Caulfield Community Center Building, and finished his schooling at South Fork. From an early age, he was known as a very hard worker and someone who took pride in everything he did. Jerry loved the outdoors and the simple joys of farm life. He enjoyed riding, training, and showing horses, catfishing, gardening, raising pigs on the farm, and hunting, especially rabbit hunting. He worked at Buck Rees Pallet Mill before spending at least 20 years with Brotherton Propane in West Plains. After retiring in 2002, Jerry returned to the family farm, where he enjoyed life with his beautiful wife, Sandra. In retirement, he discovered and perfected a gift for woodworking. Jerry could truly make anything out of wood, from custom cabinetry and cribs to gun cabinets and countless other creations. If you could dream it, he could build it. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, skilled hands, love of the land, and the devotion he showed to his family and the life he and Sandra built together. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, their two sons, Wayne Williams and wife Liz, Donald Williams and wife Heather, grandchildren: Austin & wife Haley Williams, Audrey and husband Hayden Drumright, Tyler Williams and wife Jaden, Nate Williams and wife Morgan, Arieona & Logan Jewell, Evan Smith, great grandchildren; Kabella Williams, Kreed Williams, Boone Williams, Jamison & Jonah Drumright, and special friend & neighbor Joe Kinnick. His siblings; Jack Williams, Joy Brazeal, Betty Riley, Larry Williams, Tuck Williams, Randy Williams, Linda Williams, sisters-in-laws Linda Williams & Cathy Williams, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents & three siblings: Jim Williams, Victor Williams, Jared Williams. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be determined. Arrangements by Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains, Mo.

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Jerry W. Williams

July 11, 1948 - May 14, 2026