Funeral escort for US Army SGT Jackie Joe Williams

STAGING: 11:15am Winslow Funeral Home, 1505 W 3rd St, Winslow, AZ

KSU: 12:00noon

DESTINATION: Family Plot near west Canyon Diablo, north of exit 225

US Army SGT Jackie Joe Williams was born December 28, 1946 at home in Tolani Lake, AZ. His clans are Tlizilani, born for Biih bitoo’nii. Nali clan Tsinaajinii; chei clan: Kin yaa’ aanii. He was born to Alex & Amy Williams of Birdsprings, AZ. He had 8 sisters (7 living) & 3 brothers who have all preceded him in death. Of his siblings he had 20 nieces & 17 nephews. He had 5 children, 4 boys (Jerry Williams, Ronald Williams, Gary Williams, Mike Williams and 1 daughter (Jacqueline Williams) who preceded him in death. He has 8 grandkids (Jayden, Alex, Dante, Bryce, Joshua Paddock, Brenley, Mikenzi & Jayce Williams. He graduated from Flagstaff High school and received his diploma in May of 1966. He married the love of his life Eleanor Williams September 30, 1966.

While enrolled at Phoenix College he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He served 4 years and was a purple star recipient, he was hurt in the Vietnam war and was hit by shrapnel to the leg & knee. He loved to fish, play cards, Sudoku, driving/cruising in the mountains. He lived in the White Mountain area for over 40 years in Springerville, Eager, and Linden, before relocating to Leupp, Arizona. He worked as an electrician all his adult life with Union 518. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed, he was everybody’s favorite uncle.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SGT Jackie Joe Williams. We thank you for your service soldier, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Contact: Mike Williams (son)

tonson49@hotmail.com