SPRINGDALE — Jackie Dale Williams,

83, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Edgewood Nursing Home in Springdale. Jackie was born Dec. 19, 1936, in Oilton, Okla., to Jess D. and Otha E. ( Casey) Williams Sr.

He married Dorothy J. Molt on June 19, 1955, in Cisne, Ill. She preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 2018.

Jackie was the owner of Williams Realty in Springdale, Ark., a 22-year Air Force veteran, and supervisor for the telecommunications operations for the Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, fishing, and later worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Springdale.

Jackie is survived by daughter Sherye ( Mike) Brown of Noble, Ill.; son Mike ( Sue) Williams of Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Ruth Williams of Mount Erie, Ill., and Valarie Williams of Macon, Ga.; and brother-in-law Larry (Pam) Molt of Effingham, Ill.

Jackie was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy; brothers Leonard ‘Leon’ Williams and Jess Williams, Jr.; and grandson Tony Fink.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. with viewing prior to service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Cisne Cemetery. Military rites will be held 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, P.O. Box 418, Cisne, Ill., 62823. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com .