Jackie Dale Williams

Jackie Dale Williams, 83, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Edgewood Nursing Home in Springdale. Jackie was born December 19, 1936, at Oilton, Okla., to Jess D. and Otha E. (Casey) Williams, Sr. He married Dorothy J. Molt June 19, 1955, at Cisne, Illinois. She preceded him in death November 29, 2018. Jackie was the owner of Williams Realty in Springdale, Ark., a twenty-two-year Air Force Veteran, and supervisor for the Telecommunications Operations for the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, fishing, and later worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Springdale. Jackie is survived by a daughter, Sherye (Mike) Brown of Noble, Illinois; a son, Mike (Sue) Williams of Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Williams of Mt. Erie, Illinois, and Valarie Williams of Macon, Ga.; and a brother-in-law Larry (Pam) Molt of Effingham, Illinois. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; two brothers, Leonard ‘Leon' Williams, and Jess Williams, Jr.; and a grandson, Tony Fink. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., with viewing prior to service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Cisne Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery. Everyone attending the service is asked to go directly to the cemetery. The family requests everyone to practice social distancing. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, PO Box 418, Cisne, Illinois, 62823. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.