Jerry B. Williams, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:25 A.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Jerry had been an IT manager for General Cable.  He was a member of the Du Quoin Methodist Church.  Jerry was a United States Air Force veteran during the Vietnam era.  He served for four years and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He loved fishing, golfing and hunting.  Jerry volunteered at the Du Quoin Food Pantry.
He was born April 21, 1944 in Independence, KS, the son of Burt and Gwenavere A. (Smith) Williams, Jr.
He married Bonnie L. Whitman on December 23, 1991 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three sons - Brad Williams of North Richland Hills, TX, Michael Williams and wife Kathy of Herrin, IL, and Robert Williams and wife Amy of Du Quoin, two step daughters - Koreen Gray of Roy, WA and Kelly Whitman of St. Louis, MO, seven grandchildren - Megan Kavanaugh and husband Patrick of Mansfield, TX, Avery Williams, Sofie Williams, and Jameson R. Williams, all of Du Quoin, Madalyn Gray of Puyallup, WA, Lauren Gray Stredicke and husband Eli of Bellingham, WA, and R. Aaron Gray and wife Sarah of New Orleans, LA, three great grandchildren - Jay Kavanaugh, Ellis Kavanaugh, and Joan Stredicke, one sister - Patricia James and husband Lonnie of Du Quoin, one brother - Jeffrey Williams and wife Rosann of Alexandria, VA, one sister-in-law - Elizabeth Ellis of Canton, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew - James Williams and one brother-in-law - Gayle H. Ellis.
Per Jerry's request, cremation rites will be accorded.  There will be no public visitation or funeral service.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin Methodist Church or VA Hospice CLC Marion and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.