Jerry A. Williams

Resident of Albany Jerry A. Williams, age 86, passed away April 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Jerry was born in Bakersfield, CA the son of Marvin Williams and Irene Newcomb. He retired from the U.S. Navy and Naval reserve after 37 years of service. Jerry was a charter and life member of Sgt. George Logan Chapter V.F.W. Post #7636 in Hayward, CA. He was the V.F.W. California State Commander in 1975-76. He was also Commander of Post #7636 in 1952-53 and District Commander in 1963-64, 1990-91 and 1998-99. Jerry also held numerous other positions in the organization over the years. He became a member of the V.F.W. in 1943, working and volunteering in many ways and will be greatly missed by all those he helped. Jerry was a member of Fleet Reserve Assoc. Branch #10, San Leandro; Military Order of the Cootie; Life Member Pup Ten #2 Devil Mountain, Emeryville, CA; V.F.W. National Home Life Member, Eaton Rapids, MI; Life Member Capital Post #2, Washington, D.C.; American Legion Post #117, San Leandro, CA; AMVETS Post #44, Oakland, CA; V.F.W. Past Commanders Club of San Francisco, CA since 1953; Naval Enlisted Reserve Assoc; Assoc. of Aviation Ordinancement; Loyal Order of Masonic Branch #551, Castro Valley and a former member of the Alameda County Sheriff's Reserve, Civil Defense and Disaster Council. Jerry is survived by his wife, Estelle, daughter Barbara Brown of Salinas, grandsons Erik Brown and his wife and great grandson Ethan of Phoenix, AZ and Derek Brown of Salinas, CA, stepdaughter Charlene DeVecchi and her husband Richard and step grandsons Robert and Randall. Grave side service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 1:30 pm at Sacramento Valley National VA Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity. Sunset View Mortuary (510) 525-5111