Jerry D. Williams

Jerry D. Williams, age 82, of Trenton, NE passed away at the El Dorado Manor on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Jerry was born on the family farm near Trenton in Hitchcock County on February 8, 1940, to Arthur "Skinny" and Lucy (Miller) Williams. Jerry attended school in Trenton, graduating from Trenton High School in 1958. He attended college at the University of Nebraska before joining the United States Army. Jerry served his country as a Military Police officer in Korea. On June 18, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to Jan Wray at the United Church of Christ in Trenton. To this union two sons were born, Brad and Brian. The family continued to farm the homeplace near Trenton. Jerry was inspired by his father's love of flying and Jerry soloed on his 16th birthday and received his private pilots license. Jerry continued flying, using his plane for personal and for work checking his farm and cattle. Jerry was involved with the community, serving on the Cemetery Board, School Board and Rural Fire Department Board, Masonic Lodge, Tehama Shrine Club of McCook, NE, and the American Legion Post 337. He was also a member of the United Church of Christ which he was active in for many years. Jerry and Jan did take several trips as farming would allow. They traveled to Alaska, Arizona, and several southern states, as well as the east coast. In early years, the family spent many Sunday afternoons at the lake fishing and waterskiing. He was preceded in death by his parents, "Skinny" and Lucy Williams; in-laws, Jim and Vera Wray; sister-in-law, Jean (Wayne) Matson; brother-in-law, Max Wood. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jan of Trenton; two sons, Brad (Mary) Williams of Trenton, Brian (Jackie) Williams of Lincoln; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Myrna Wood of Lincoln; and nieces and nephews. The family honored Jerry's wishes to be cremated. A Celebration of Jerry's Life will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the United Congregational Church in Trenton, with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that memorials be addressed to either the United Church of Christ or the Friends of the Trenton Library. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Memorial Service Friday, October 28, 2022 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM United Congregational Church Trenton, NE 69044