Jasper Williams

June 18, 1931 - April 7, 2009

Jasper E. Williams age 77 of Talbott, TN died April 7, 2009 at his home in Britton Acres from complications of multiple myeloma. He was born June 18, 1931 at Shaw, MS and spent his early childhood there. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jasper and Ruth Lyon Williams of West Point, MS., Son: Darryl Ervin Williams and brother: Osborne Williams. He leaves his wife: Katheryn Gilreath Williams, daughters: Mona (John) Jank of Johnson City, TN, Lynn (Johnny) Turner of Hurley, MS. Sister: Rebecca Ruth Boyd of Brandon, MS. Granddaughters: Beth Williams (Jon) Hendren of Banner Elk, NC and Diana Turner of Hurley, MS. Grandson: Samuel Turner of Augusta, GA. Two great grandsons: Aaron and William Hendren of Banner Elk, NC. As well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews, special sisters and brothers-in-law, and cousins in Mississippi, New York, and Tennessee. Mr. Williams graduated from West Point high school, West Point, MS in 1949 and attended Mississippi State College at Starkville, MS. He served in the US Army in Korea from 1951-1952 with the 1st Calvary. He retired with the State of TN Employment Service. He opened and managed the first Holiday Inn in Morristown in 1966, managed the Ramada Inn in Morristown and operated Ervin's Restaurant in White Pine. Mr. Williams was an active member of the Panther Springs United Methodist Church. He participated in the choir until his health prevented attendance. He was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Morristown and Christ Methodist Church in West Point, MS. Funeral services will be 7:30 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2009 from the West Chapel of Mayes Family Services with Rev. Garland James, Rev. Paul Lamb, and Rev. Danny Hensley officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, MS. Family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM prior to services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY MAYES FAMILY SERVICES OF MORRISTOWN, WEST