Jesse Charles Williams was born the son of James David “G” Williams and Mary Evelyn “Lena” Williams on June 21, 1940 in Alton, Missouri and departed this life on February 26, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 80.
He served his country in the United States Army for three years and was proud to be a veteran. His service included time in Korea. While still in the Army, he was united in marriage on July 12, 1965 to Edith M. Michael.
Jesse is survived by his wife of 56 years, Edith Williams of the home in Couch, Missouri; four children, Gilbert Williams and wife Becky of Couch, Missouri, Jesse Williams, Jr. of Couch, Missouri, Edith L. Barton and husband Jeff of Alton, Missouri and Jennifer Williams of Couch, Missouri; three grandchildren, Cortney Barton of Alton, Missouri, Lauren Godwin and husband Corey of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Tyler Barton and wife Candice of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; six great grandchildren, Peyton, Lanie, Cameron and Lawson Moyer, and Landen and Chase Godwin; one brother, Jewel Williams of Alton, Missouri; one sister, Connie Bettis of West Plains, Missouri; other relatives; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lena Williams; six brothers, Joe, Jennings, Jerry, Junior, James and Dale Williams; and five sisters, Cindy Jackson, Pauline Van Winkle, Augusta Smith, Eugene Waggoner and Sherry Williams.
Jesse attended Oak Hill elementary school and graduated from Alton High School.
He never met a stranger and would talk anyones leg off. Jesse always had a smile on his face. His favorite pasttime was rabbit hunting with his brothers and grandson, Tyler.
He operated a road grader for Oregon County for many years and retired there. He also worked as a road grader at logging camps in Alaska.
Jesse was a born-again Christian and was a member of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church for many years.
Being a husband, Dad and Papa was his greatest treasure. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and by the vast number of people whose life he touched. While we all mourn the gap in our lives of this great man, he would warmly chuckle and say: “Why are your worrying for me? I’m resting in Jesus’ arms.”
Funeral services for Jesse C. Williams, age 80, of Couch , Missouri will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Alton, Missouri with Brother Edward Casey and Brother Raymond Michael officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to service time at the Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will be on Monday, March 1, 2021 in the Oak Hill Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
February 28, 2021 @ 6:12 am
Sorry to hear about Jesse; another class mate lost to death. My prayers for the family.
I had visited with Jesse a few weeks ago in the bank, we held up progress as we visited; he said he was going home and
go rabbit hunting. He was always ready to visit and catch up on news of our class mates.
Darrell Strain
February 28, 2021 @ 10:18 pm
Our love and prayers go out to all the family.