Jackie N. Williams, 79, of Benton, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.
He was born in Benton, IL on Dec. 29, 1933, the son of Ezra and Lorene (Hutchcraft) Williams.
He married Bertha Ann (Middleton) in 1952 and she preceded him in death in 1987.
Mr. Williams enjoyed meeting friends at the Plaza Restaurant and taking long car rides. He enjoyed horses and watching television.
Mr. Williams is survived by his children, Cindy Brant and husband Bill, of Benton, Brenda Jones and husband Kenneth, of Benton, Gene Williams and wife Patti, of Benton and Kathy Watkins and husband Bruce, of Benton. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Also surviving is he partner of 21 years, Merna Wilkerson, of Benton, one brother, the Rev. Billy Williams and wife Betty, of Dunnville, KY, on sister, Mary Lou Betzler and husband Norman, of Indianapolis, IN, and a special cousin, Sid Williams and wife Linda, of Benton.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sons, Jackie Allen Williams and Michael Williams and by a brother, Ronnie Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with the Rev. Billy Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty-Ridlin Cemetery in Macedonia. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Helia Healthcare for the excellent care they gave to Mr. Williams.
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