Jerry Williams

Jerry Williams, age 61 of Demorest, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Habersham County on August 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Jake Williams and Thelma Emily Sosebee. He was a construction worker and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd Williams and Charles Williams.

Surviving are son, Jeff Williams of Demorest; daughter, Debbie Keller of Flowery Branch; son and his fiancée, Toby Williams and Donna Franklin of Demorest; sisters, Patricia Williams and Joanne Brookshire both of Demorest and Janie Smith of the Fairview Community; brothers, Bill Williams of Demorest and Buster Williams of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Erika Cash, Abigail Keller, Ally Keller, Kaeli Williams, Selena Williams, Sierra Williams and Dakota Williams; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 2:00 pm Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Saturday. The family is at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.