Deacon Jerry Thomas Williams Sr., 85 of Bedford answered the Lord's call to sing in his heavenly choir on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1939 to the late Reverend James H. Williams, Sr. and Virgie C. Williams. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl Williams Tyler; sisters Gloria Moten and Gwen Hamilton; brothers James H. Williams Jr., Linwood Williams and Gregory Williams; and his in-laws Deacon James H. Anderson, Sr. and Beulah Anderson.

Jerry was a lifelong member of Oakmulgee Baptist Church. He served as a deacon, trustee and member of the choir. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed serving the Lord and fellowshipping with his church family.

Jerry obtained his education in the Bedford County School System, where he attended Susie G. Gibson High School. He was a dedicated employee at Rubatex Corporation for forty-two years. Later, Jerry was employed by Bedford County for fourteen years.

Jerry's favorite pastimes were throwing darts, motorcycles, cars, gardening, bowling, spending time with family, traveling and watching football (favorite teams: Washington Commanders and the Pittsburgh Steelers.)

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years Deaconess Marguerita Williams; children Jerry Williams Jr. of Roanoke and Annette (Ralph) Rhodes of Evington; Grandchildren Megan of Vacaville, CA, Devin of Roanoke, Balee of Columbus, OH, Cameron (Ashley) of Lynchburg and Cydney of Bedford; great grandchildren Hannah, Dorian and Samiyah; brothers Sidney Williams of San Jose, CA and Herbert Arthur Williams of Bedford; sisters-in-law Shirley (Russell) Otey of Goode and Gloria Williams of Piscataway, NJ; brother-in-law James (Yvonne) Anderson of Lynchburg. He leaves behind special members of the family: Denene Williams, Darlene Williams, Reverend Preston Tyler, David Ovenshire, James Lawhorne, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.